ArArt�centerA Columbia Association Facility

I’ve taught pottery for 50years, but I’ve never had asmuch fun as when I beganteaching teens at ColumbiaArt Center. Watching thekids in their delightmaking pottery is great!—Joe Ceramics Instructor

Columbia

CLASSESEXHIBITSWORKSHOPSandMORE!

Guest ArtistWorkshopsPainting/Printmakingwith Benjamin Tellie&Ceramics

with Ryan Greenhack

NewFall OfferingsCeramics, Jewelry & Painting!

FALL2013

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WELCOMEto ColumbiaArtCenter

CONTENTSFabulous Fall Features........................4School’s Out Program ..........................4School’s Out Visiting Artist Series......4Exhibitions..........................................5The Gallery Shop.................................6Rentals ................................................6Gallery Tour Series .............................7

Adult Classes & Workshops...................7Calligraphy .........................................7Ceramics..............................................7Salon Series with Little Patuxent Review....8Collage...............................................10Crafts.................................................10Culinary Arts ....................................10Digital Arts & Photography .............11Drawing & Painting..........................12Fiber ..................................................15Floral Design.....................................15Glass & Mosaics ................................15Jewelry ..............................................16Life Enhancement .............................18Scrapbooking & Card-Making ..........18

Parent/Child & Preschool.....................18Mommy & Me Art Play .....................18Mommy & Me Art Drop-In ................19Nestling Together With Clay.............19I am An Artist! Mixed Media ............19

Youth & Teen Classes ..........................19Saturday Morning Art ......................19Holiday Themed Cupcakes ................19Welcome to My World Fine Arts .......20Painting for Youth ............................20Mixed Media for Youth .....................20Drawing for Youth............................20Painting By Design...........................20 Portrait Drawing for Teens...............21Wheel-Throwing for Teens................21Comic Workshop for Teens................21Drawing Techniques for Teens .........21Homeschooling Program ..................21Art Parties for Youths.......................22Art Parties for Adults .......................23Girls’ Night Out to Create .................23Bridal DIY Workshops ......................23

Class Policies..................................25Inclement Weather Policy, Discounts,Supplies, Cancellations & TuitionRefunds

Registration....................................26

MISSION STATEMENT Columbia Art Center is dedicated to providing artistic

experiences in the visual arts for all ages and interest levels and to join with local arts

organizations and community businesses in creating diverse offerings.

OVERVIEWColumbia Art Center offers year-round art classes, rotating gallery

exhibitions, a gallery gift shop, summer art camp for children, art

birthday parties, studio rentals, a Japanese Garden, art and life enhancement

lectures and more! Columbia Art Center is part of Columbia Association’s

Community Services Division. Under Columbia Association, Columbia

Art Center is 26 years old. It has been a functioning arts school for more than

30 years and was formerly known as the Antioch Visual Arts College.

LOCATION Columbia Art Center is located in the Long Reach Village Center(next to Stonehouse Community Center) just minutes from Route 175 and TamarDrive.

DIRECTIONS From Route 29, take 175 East towards Jessup. Follow 175 forseveral miles to the light at Tamar Drive. Turn left on Tamar and go one mile.Turn right on Cloudleap Court. Turn left into Long Reach Village Center parkinglot. Art Center is located in the courtyard past the fountain (look for large roundwindow). From I-95, take the MD 100 West exit (43B) towards Ellicott City. Takethe Snowden River exit (3). Enter the roundabout and take the second exit ontoSnowden River Parkway. Turn right on Tamar Drive and drive .5 miles. Turn left at Cloudleap Court. Park in the Long Reach Village Center loton left. Columbia Art Center is located in courtyard beyond the fountain (look forlarge round window).

CONTACT INFO 6100 Foreland Garth • Columbia, MD • 21045 Telephone • 410-730-0075 Fax • 410-997-2902 Web site • ColumbiaArtCenter.org

EMAIL General Information • Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org Liz Henzey • Liz.Henzey@ColumbiaAssociation.org Trudy Babchak • Trudy.Babchak@ColumbiaAssociation.org

HOURS Monday-Friday • 9:30am-9pm Friday hours (5-9pm) contingent upon classes/rentals Saturday • 9am-5pm

Sunday • 12-5pm

STAFF Liz Henzey • DirectorTrudy Babchak • Assistant DirectorJanice Crum • Front Desk CoordinatorChristina McCleary • Ceramics Studio ManagerMegan Trail • Ceramics Studio AssistantNancy McIntosh • Kiln TechnicianJann Tamburello • Glaze TechnicianMonica Herber • Daytime Program Coordinator Manique Buckmon • Youth Programs Curriculum AssistantBecky Legg • Youth Programs Coordinating AssistantJackie Serpico • Art Camp Director

FRONT DESK FACILITATORSBarbara Herschman • Donna Lonegro • Annette MorganTaylor Procida • Jacob Thompson

COVER PHOTO by Rich Riggins

This fall,

Columbia Art Center

is offering a variety

of new youth

programs including

homeschool, parent

& child, and

preschool

classes. Our exciting fall schedule

of gallery shows includes the

Howard County theme show

ManneqArt. The show, which is

curated by internationally

recognized fashion designer

Lee Andersen, will feature

artistically costumed life size

mannequins reflecting the theme

of air, water, earth, and fire!

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FABULOUSFALL FEATURES

School’s Out ProgramWhen Howard County public schools are out, come to Columbia Art

Center for an amazing day of creative fun. Go home with cool art

projects. Bring a friend, make new friends, bring a lunch, and

enjoy enjoy a fun day of art! (Children will be served a snack and beverage

after 3:30pm.) Registration can be taken until the day before the

School’s Out date. Discounts given for advance or multiple

registrations.

School’s Out Fall 2013 program dates are:

September 5 • October 18 • November 1 • November 27 • December 23, 27, 30 Full Day: 7:30am-5:30pm, $50 per child. Drop-off begins at 7:30am; art activities beginning at 9am. To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org.

School’s Out Youth Visiting Artist Series For ages 11-13Columbia Art Center is pleased to invite students ages 11-13 to

participate in its Visiting Artist Series. The series is designed to

encourage young artists to improve their technical skills while acquiring

a sense of personal expression. The program provides an opportunity

for students to connect with community artists and to cultivate a

passion for the arts. Each guest instructor will discuss their personal

art and creative process while teaching a unique and challenging

workshop.

School’s Out Youth Visiting Artist Series Fall 2013 dates are:

September 5 • October 18 • November 1 • November 27 and

December 23, 27, 30

Full Day: 7:30am-5:30pm

$50 per child. Drop-off begins at 7:30am; art activities begin at

9am. To register call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or

email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org.

Something super funfor kids to do when school

is out!

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EXHIBITSCHEDULE

�September 14-28Ma i n a nd W i ndow Ga l l e r i e s

ManneqArt: Sculpture on the Human FormFeaturing artistically costumed life-size mannequins

created by artists and reflecting the theme of Air Water, Earth and Fire. Curated by Lee AndersenReception: Friday, September 20 • 6-8pmPart of the Howard County Arts Council Road to the Arts.

�October 10-November 1Ma i n Ga l l er y

The Craft of Composition: Ryan GreenbeckCeramics ExhibitionReception: Thursday, October 17 • 6-8pmWindow Ga l l er y

50 Years in Clay: Joe VitekCeramics Exhibition

Reception: Thursday, October 17 • 6-8pm

�November 7-December 1Ma i n Ga l l e r y

Celebration of Women through Faces in Fabric: Eileen Williams Reception: Saturday, November 9 • 4-6pm

The Sum & Its Parts:Deborah Berman Collage ExhibitionReception: Saturday, November 9 • 4-6pm

�December 12-21Ma i n a nd W i ndow Ga l l e r i es

Singular Sensations: Annual HolidayExhibitionFeatures fine arts and crafts at $150 or underReception: Thursday, December 12 • 6-8pm

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Columbia Art Center

RENTALSColumbia Art Center rentals are available in our art galleries,studio rooms and Japanese garden. Enjoy a unique setting filled with originalart for your next event. Art displays change regularly. Our rooms accommodate bridal and baby

showers, corporate meetings, art and craft group meetings, lectures, art project rentals, birthday

parties and celebrations of all sorts, even small weddings. Columbia Art Center provides tables

and chairs. Room setup and take down are responsibility of renter. Please allow set-up and take-

down time in your rental timeframe. For an additional fee, Columbia Art Center can set up

room. Catering is not provided by Columbia Art Center. Please call Columbia Art Center at 410-

730-0075 or email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org for more information or to reserve your rental.

Columbia Art Center

GALLERY SHOP

The Gallery Shop at Columbia Art Center sells a variety ofone-of-a-kind handcrafted and affordable art work createdby instructors and students of Columbia Art Center.The Gallery Shop, which offers a selection of art ideal for gift-giving, home collections, and

practical use, includes functional pottery, decorative ceramic works, sculptures, jewelry, fibers,

paintings, photographs, glass works, drawings, cards and more!

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm Please note: Friday hours (5-9pm) are contingent upon evening classes and rentals being held.

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CALLIGRAPHYINTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY with Sandy OlsonNEW! Enjoy the art of calligraphy — beautiful writing — and learn to doItalic with broad-edged pen and ink. Address elegant envelopes or createspecial cards and gifts with instructor, Sandy Olson. Both beginner andrefresher students are welcome. A supplies list will be provided to you before the start of the class.Tuesdays, September 24-November 12, 7-8:30pm (8 sessions)$85-Residents/$95-Non-ResidentsandSaturday, September 21, October 19, and November 16, 9:30am-12:30pm(3 sessions) $70-Residents/$80-Non-Residents

CERAMICSNOTE: All Fall 2013 enrolled ceramics students can use open studio free of charge to practice their skills. Free open studio is available when classes are not in session. See listing of available open studio hours posted in the Ceramics Studio. Ceramic classes include use of studio equipment, all bisque firings, glazes, and glaze firings for up to 20-25 medium sized pieces (approximately 200 cu. in. each) per session, e.g. 10 week session = 25 pieces,8 week session = 20 pieces, etc. Students who wish to produce an excess of 25 medium pieces each session will be charged an additional firing fee per cubic inch. Individual tools and clay are not included. Please no production work.

MINI-WORKSHOP SERIES:NESTLING TOGETHER WITH CLAY with Megan TrailFor Adult and Child Ages 6-11yrsLooking for hands-on family fun? This workshop is for you and your littleone. Learn to construct ceramic nesting boxes from creative slab buildingtechniques. Projects will then be stamped, carved and painted with colorful underglazes.Saturday, September 7, 1–4pm (1 session)$40-Residents/$50-Non-Resident Price is for an adult and one child, each additional child per adult is $25

Classes forADULTSAges 17 and Up

OFF THE BEATEN PATH:

Fall GalleryTour SeriesFacilitated by tour coordinator and

local artist Chaya Schapiro! Have fun

touring local galleries and artists’

studios in the comfort of a driven

van. Lunch is on your own, or you

have the option to join Chaya for

lunch at a trendy restaurant which

she has researched and selected.

For repeat participants, all visited

locations are new.

Wednesday, September 18

10am-3:30pm

Washington, DC Galleries

Thursday, October 31

10am-3:30pm

Baltimore Galleries

$40 Per Person Per Tour

columbiaa s s o c i a t i o n

is as d i s t i n c t and u n i q u e as each of us. Explore itsmany genres and discover the right artistic expression for you.

The COLUMBIA ART CENTER is home to a conglomerate of classes including ceramics, drawing, photographyand more. Please call 410-730-0075 for more information.Columbia Art Center • 6100 Foreland Garth • Columbia • artstaff@columbiaassociation.com

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GIVE IT A SPIN with Joe VitekFor ages 18 and upHave you always wanted to try your hand at making something on thepotter’s wheel? Well join us and see what it’s all about. In this one-daythree-hour workshop participants will cover methods of centering clayand throwing bowl and cylinder forms. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon. Students will decorate finished pieces using commercialunder-glaze and slips. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for thedrying and firing of finished work.Saturday, September 14, 1-4pm (1 session)$40-Residents/$50-Non-Residents

INTRODUCTION TO THE WHEEL: LEARNING TO LOVE CLAYFor total beginner students and those with some clay experience. Learnthe fun of working with clay on the potter’s wheel! Turn basic formscreated on the wheel into beautiful cups, bowls, and vases. Simple glazingand decorating techniques are also introduced. Supplies are available topurchase on the first day of class.EVENING CLASS with Donna LansmanTuesdays, September 17-November 19, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions) $285-Residents/$295-Non-ResidentsDAYTIME CLASS with Jann TamburelloThursdays, September 19-November 21, 10am-12:30pm (10 sessions)$285-Residents/$295-Non-Residents

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WHEELwith Susan Wertheimer DavidExpand and strengthen your throwing skills while developing your ownpersonal style in clay. Basic shapes will be transformed into more complexforms. Sophisticated surface decoration will be explored using advancedglazing techniques, oxide and wax design elements, and simple brushworkwith slips.Tuesdays, September 17-November 19, 10am-12:30pm (10 sessions)$285-Residents/$295-Non-Residents

BEYOND THE BASICS IN WHEEL-THROWING with Joe VitekThis class will push you beyond your current proficiency level and comfort zone. Creating a ceramic piece requires successful completionof many different and complicated techniques which become easierwhen broken down into individual steps. Practice and hone these skillsand as you do so, gain greater confidence to move on to more challenging projects. With the instructor, you will refine your techniques and explore your own voice in clay.Wednesdays, September 18-November 20, 10am-12:30pm (10 sessions)$285-Residents/$295-Non-Residents

INTERMEDIATE WHEEL AND HANDBUILDING: THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS with Cathy HoltThis intermediate class combines wheel-throwing and handbuilding! Asyou expand and refine your throwing skills, learn how to incorporate avariety of handbuilding techniques to transform your works into morecomplex and intricate forms. Explore sophisticated surface decorationusing unique glazing techniques and oxide and wax

SALONSERIESSponsored by Columbia ArtCenter Galleries and LittlePatuxent ReviewFree monthly presentationsby area artists, poets, actors,musicians and otherspecialists. Series includes:

Wednesday, September 18 • 7pmFashion ArtDiscussion about fashion art and theHoward County exhibition ManneqArtwith internationally known fashion designer Lee Anderson. Enjoy viewingartistically costumed life-size mannequinsthat will be on exhibit in Columbia ArtCenter Galleries at the same time of thissalon presentation.

Monday, October 28 • 7pm

50 Years in ClayDiscussion with ceramic artist and Columbia Art Center instructor Joe Vitekabout his ceramic solo exhibition 50Years in Clay that will be featured in Columbia Art Center’s Window Galleryduring October. Joe’s presentation willinclude a demonstration of wheel-throwing.

Thursday, November 14 • 7pm

The Best of ModernDocumentariesDiscussion with film professor MarieWesthaver and movie critic and film professor Mike Giuliano. This presenta-tion marks the third time that this dynamicduo has shared their film knowledge andexpertise with our salon groups. If youhaven’t experienced their film talks, youare in for a treat!

Monday, December 9 • 7pmMusic by Cricket HollowJoin musicians Nick Brienza, BarbaraHerschman and Jim Weed as they performtunes from the hills of the AppalachianMountains, to the home of the Carterfamily. They will discuss their music andtheir instruments which include guitar,autoharp and an Appalachian Mountaindulcimer.

design elements. This class provides a wonderful opportunity for you to hone your personal style in clayand explore the possibilities of ceramics in your future,i.e. art shows and other venues.Wednesdays, September 18-November 20, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions)$285-Residents/$295-Non-Residents

ADVANCED CERAMICSwith Nancy Ziegenfus McIntoshNote: For students with intermediate handbuilding or wheel experience.Learn how to glaze and fire your works through a variety of firing techniques including reduction, pit,and sager. Handbuilding and wheel demonstrations willbe given each class. Details will be posted about firingsscheduled throughout the session. Participation in firings is limited to students enrolled in the class.Thursdays, September 19-November 21, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions)$285-Residents/$295-Non-Residents

HANDBUILDING/SCULPTURE: DREAMING IT INTO CLAYwith Christina McClearyIn this introduction/intermediate class, you will learnpinch, coil, slab, and handbuilding techniques. Gainboth ability and personal style in clay. Demonstrationsof functional, figurative, and abstract forms will guideyou in developing individual works of art. You are welcome to complete class assignments or work onyour own personal projects. Assignments may includeplates, goblets, figurines, compound extruded forms,birdhouses, beads, tiles, and much more. Explore usesof hand-made stamps, found objects, and alternativefiring techniques to make and finish your work.Saturdays, September 21-November 23, 11am-1:30pm (8 sessions), No class 10/19 and 11/9$255-Residents/$265-Non-Residents

INDEPENDENT STUDYDesigned as independent studio time for advanced ceramic students to pursue personal projects during dayand weekend hours when classes are not in session.There is no instruction. Students must be experiencedwith the studio equipment, clay and glaze use andclean-up processes. Please no production work.Prerequisite: One Columbia Art Center intermediatelevel ceramics class and teacher approval.September 16-November 22, (10 weeks)$255-Residents/$265-Non-Residents

VISITINGARTISTWORKSHOPElevated Elegance

RyanGreenheckThis ceramics workshop will explore anarray of options to enhance your pots/vessels with decoration. Initial explorations in the greenware stage will include use of slip, slip trailing, sprigging, as well as trimming. In theglaze portion of the workshop, glazestrategies, glaze trailing, and waxing techniques will be investigated. Upon the completion of this workshop, you will be equipped with a variety of skills to use on your pots/vessels in the future.

Saturday, October 19, 10am-4pm

(1 session)

$85-Residents/$95-Non-Resident

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COLLAGEPAPER COLLAGE: CUVISM (Cognitive Unconscious Visuality) with George Sakkal George believes that art is the visual creative manifestationof human experience. He will introduce you to amethodology that will help access the wealth of yourlife’s experience stored in the memories of your unconscious mind to create art intuitively. Using CUVISM, a unique methodology involving automaticfunctions of the retina of the eye and your cognitive unconscience mind, you will be guided by George’s 51 years of collage experience to search, discover andcreate art composition. Because you naturally possessthe resources to create art, no formal art training is necessary.Tuesdays, October 8-November 12, 7-9pm (6 sessions)$105-Residents/$110-Non-Residents

CRAFTSINTRODUCTION TO NEEDLE FELTINGwith Laura Vernon RussellNeedle felting is a dry felting technique that ‘fuses’ woolfibers to a base layer of wool or wool felt. Using speciallydesigned needles, have fun learning the rudiments oftwo-dimensional needle felting to create a picture made with wool. Basic materials, sources, and finishing techniques will be covered in the three-hour workshop.Supplies will be provided.Wednesday, October 9, 6-9pm (1 session)orWednesday, November 6, 6-9pm (1 session)$25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents

ITALIAN DECOUPAGE with Susan KiefferHow would you like to turn that drab old piece of furniture into something spectacular? Well, with “Italiandecoupage” it’s truly possible! Italian decoupage is notthe old art of cutting something out of a magazine andgluing it down to a surface. This method starts withpaper napkins and turns into something really special.The finished surface of your project will resemble a handpainted design. This technique can be done on anysmooth wooden surface. You select and bring an easilytransportable piece of wood (end table, stool, chair, ortray) and have fun transforming it into something thatwill make you proud.Monday, September 30, 6:30-8:30pm (1 session)$25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents

CULINARY ARTSGUM PASTE SUGAR FLOWERSwith Susan KiefferNo experience necessary! Have fun creating eye-catching,professional-looking flowers that are completely edible!Learn to make Gerber daisies, tiger lilies, orchids, carnations, Shasta daisies, daffodils, Hawaiian luau flowers and more! You will be able to decorate all typesof confectionery creations using these wonderful sugarflower creations. Bring 1 pound of ready-to-use gumpaste (found at most craft stores) for personal use. Allother tools will be supplied.Monday-Thursday, November 18-21, 6:30-8:30pm (4 sessions)$80-Residents/$90-Non-Residents

COVER YOUR CAKE WITH FONDANTwith Susan KiefferNo experience necessary. In this mini-workshop, learnhow to level your cake. Make icing from scratch, iceyour cake, and then learn how to roll out and coveryour cake with fondant. This workshop is an ideal introduction to Fall Cake Toppers which followsimmediately after at 1:30pm. A supply list will be provided at the time of registration.Saturday, October 19 12:30-1:30pm (1 session)$10-Residents/$15-Non-Residents

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FALL CAKE TOPPERS with Susan KiefferNo experience necessary! Have fun creating unique caketoppers using fondant, gum paste and confectionerysugar. Explore techniques for creating an edible holidaybow and character toppers. Bring one pound of ready touse gum paste and one pound of ready to use fondant.All other tools will be supplied.Saturday, October 19, 1:30-3:30pm (1 session)$30-Residents/$40-Non-Residents

PAINTING ON FONDANT with Susan KiefferNo experience necessary! If you can color in a coloringbook, you can do this! It’s fun, it’s easy and it makesyou look like a culinary star! Explore how to paint onfondant with completely edible paints. Learn how tomix colors, transfer patterns, and use painting tech-niques. You will take home your own painted patterntransfer. Your project will be created on a piece of rolledout fondant and your creation will be completely edible!$5 material fee due to instructor at the workshop.Saturday, November 9, 12-3pm (1 session)$25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents

MOLDING CHOCOLATE SUGAR FLOWERSwith Susan KiefferNEW! No experience necessary! Learn how to create alltypes of flowers using chocolate and candy sticks. Youreye-catching edible creations will include roses, tulipsand leaves. Have fun learning how to make ‘moldingchocolate’ from scratch. You will also learn how to usevarious tools to manipulate the chocolate into flowers.Sunday, December 15, 1-4pm (1 session)$25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents

DIGITAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHYDIGITAL PORTFOLIO FOR THE ARTISTwith Robin AbelloCreate a digital portfolio to showcase your work. Mediumsthat will be covered include websites, blogs, social net-working sites (Facebook/Twitter/etc.) and video (on-line and DVD sharing). You should have a body of workor a portfolio that is ready to be digitized. Equipmentneed ed is a digital camera. You will be expected to workon your digital portfolio in between classes. Upon completion of the session, you will have a digital portfolio.Tuesdays, October 8-29, 6-8pm (4 sessions)$65-Residents/$75-Non-Residents

INTRODUCTION to DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYwith Dennis GilbertLearn the basic concepts of photography through theuse of a digital camera and other digital media. Processing, adjusting, printing, and transmission of digital images will be covered. Using the industry standard,Adobe Photoshop® Elements, digital workflow andimage adjustments will be presented. Discussion will include composition, proper exposure, and the fundamentals of a good photograph. You will be encouraged to develop your own photographic voice. Fridays, September 20-October 18, 9:30-11:30am (5 sessions) orFridays, November 1-December 6, 9:30-11:30am (5 sessions) No class 11/29 $65-Residents/$75-Non-Residents

TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH YOUR DIGITAL CAMERAwith Dennis Gilbert and Jones Taylor, Sr.Do you ever wish your photographs could be more creative and satisfying? Then, this is the workshop foryou! Through photo assignments, discussion anddemonstration, explore camera operation in both manual and automatic mode, and examine the elementsof composition and what makes a good photograph.Wednesdays, October 23-November 13, 9:30-11:30am (4 sessions)$60-Residents/$70-Non-Residents

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DRAWING & PAINTINGNote: All Fall 2013 enrolled drawing and painting classstudents are welcome to use open studio free of charge topractice their skills. Free open studio is available whenclasses are not in session. See listing of available open studio hours posted at the front desk and on Columbia Art Center’s Facebook page.

TIPS AND TOOLS for ARTISTS with Penny KrittNEW! Here are the secrets that the professionals use.Start with what to buy (or not to buy) at the art store.Stop paying for materials that will never do what youneed them to do. Do you know how to correct a watercolor instead of starting over? Want some tips thatwill save you hundreds at the frame store? Join award-winning artist Penny Kritt and make art fun again!Saturday, September 28, 1-3pm$30-Residents/$40-Non-Residents

HOW TO CREATE COMPOSITION From Idea to Reality with Penny KrittNEW! All levels welcomed. Learn how to take that inspiration and make it into art! Whether you paint, drawor make collages, here is how to translate your ideasinto reality. Did you know that perfect photos almostalways make terrible paintings? See how to make thetransition to something frame-worthy! If your still life isa boring composition, now you’ll know how to fix that.Give your landscapes a focal point — you can just makeone up! Or add some emotion to your abstracts. It isall about shapes, and you won’t believe how easy it is.You will be given a supplies list before the class begins.Saturday, October 26, 1-3pm$30-Residents/$40-Non-Residents

INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR with Joyce BellThis class, designed for continuing watercolor students,will focus on painting scenes from the surroundingareas of Ellicott City and Columbia. Wednesdays, September 11-November 20, 10am-12pm(10 sessions), No class 10/2$155-Residents/$165-Non-Residents

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTINGwith Trudy BabchakPut aside those fears of oil painting and discover itscharm and beauty! Learn to mix colors and applypaints. Create paintings from sources such as still lifes,landscapes, master paintings, photographs and portraits.Beginning and continuing students are welcome to takethe class. Supplies list will be given to you at first class. Thursdays, September 12-December 5, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions), No class 10/24, 10/31, 11/28$165-Residents/$175-Non-Residents

GUESTARTISTWORKSHOPPainting & Printmaking WorkshopAn Exploration in Theme and Dialogue with

BenjaminTellieCreate and strengthen your artistic voice by exploringtheme and dialogue with artist and art teacher Benjamin Tellie. Participants will explore and investigate different types of painting and printmakingtechniques while working towards building an artistjournal. Participants will create works of art arounddifferent themes, work in groups, share dialoguediscussions and engage with reflective exercisesabout their art making throughout the workshop.Projects in painting will include working with differenttools and materials responding to verbal and visualprompts. Printmaking exercises will include somerelief and mono printmaking exploring diverseranges of technique and responding to visual worksof art. This workshop is open to all skill levels. Beverages and desserts will be provided for lunchbreak. Supplies included in tuition.Saturday, October 5, 10am-4 pm 6-hour workshop includes 1 hour lunch break $75-Residents/$85-Non-Residents

Benjamin Tellie is an artist and art educator andlives and works in Rockville, MD. He is an art instructor and the art camp director at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School teaching art and design, graphic design, and sculpture to grades 7-12. He enjoys playing his guitar, writing and working on art projects.

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RIGHT BRAIN DRAWING with Carol ZikaFor ages 16 and up So you think you can’t draw?Amaze yourself! If you are sincere in your wish to learn,this course will unleash the artist within you and showyou that you can. For the serious adventurer willing totake some risks, you will learn the necessary skillsthrough fun and unusual exercises. Many of Carol’s former students have continued in the visual arts. Supply list available at time of registration.Saturdays, September 14-November 2, 10am-12pm (8 sessions)$160-Residents/$170-Non-Residents

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR with Bob CoeIf you have always wanted to try watercolor painting orrefresh your skills in watercolor, this is the class for you!Explore the basics of watercolor through observingdemonstrations on a variety of skills and concepts. After each class demonstration, students will have timeto work on their own paintings.Wednesdays, September 18-November 6, 7-9pm (8 sessions)$125-Residents/$135-Non-Residents

ADVANCED WATERCOLOR with Bob CoeBuild on your watercolor skills and challenge yourself tomove beyond your comfort zone! If you are comfortablewith painting in watercolor, explore new and advancedtechniques and concepts through teacher demonstrations.You will be asked to complete practice work at home;however, there will be some class time to work on yourpaintings after demonstrations.Saturdays, September 21-November 16, 10am-12pm (8 sessions), No class 9/28$125-Residents/$135-Non-Residents

CONTINUING PORTRAITURE with David FriedPrerequisite: Portrait Drawing Basics class or similar studyof skull anatomy and facial proportions. Draw from livemodels! Begin with charcoal to achieve likeness and formthrough gradations of value and then move toward colorwith pastels and oils. Learn skills which address drawingaccuracy and explore modern techniques that focus onexpressiveness, emotion, and drama.Mondays, September 23-November 18, 7-9pm (8 sessions), No class 10/14$165-Residents/$175-Non-Residents Tuition includes model’s fee

STILL LIFE IN CHARCOAL AND PASTELwith David FriedDesigned for beginners! Have fun learning the basics ofline, value and color by drawing from a still life set-upusing charcoal or pastel. Wednesdays, September 25-November 13, 7-9pm (8 sessions)$125-Residents/$135-Non-Residents

SUMI-E MINI WORKSHOPS with Yolanda KohWhether you have been painting for years or have neverpainted, you’ll love learning this fast, easy, freehandmethod of painting. Explore the basic strokes of paintingand learn to put them together to form flowers, landscapes,and still-lifes in the style of Chinese brush painting.Sunday, Mini One-Day Workshops: September 15, October 20, November 17, 10am-12pm$30 Per Session-Residents/$40 Per Session-Non-Residents

EXPERIMENTAL WATERCOLOR ON YUPO®

with Yolanda KohNEW! Learn how to create a watercolor painting onYupo®, a synthetic paper that gives unique and amazingresults. Using negative shapes, monotypes, and techniquesfor wiping off colors, create interesting images and textureson Yupo®. Various materials will be used to createunique textures, including mesh, bubble wrap, plasticwrap, and a needle point panel. Bring your watercolors,brushes, and imprint materials. Yupo® paper will beavailable to purchase from the instructor at the workshop.Beverages and desserts will be provided.Saturday, November 2, 10am-3pmOne hour lunch break 12-1pm$55-Residents/$65-Non-Residents

BEGINNING/CONTINUING CHINA PAINTINGwith Sarah SnowdenPaint a family heirloom! Learn the basic techniques of thefine art of China Painting (also referred to as PorcelainArt) through demonstration and practice. Beginners willlearn how to use brushes to apply the on-glaze paint.Continuing students will be able to work on strengtheningtheir techniques. Instructor will provide a study, porcelain,and all the supplies needed for the class project. Materials fee ($10 paid to the teacher at the first class)will cover all supplies: paints, mediums, use of instructor’sbrushes, porcelain, firings, and other supplies. Pieces willbe fired at the Instructor’s studio and will then be available for pickup at Columbia Art Center within fourdays after the class. Register now — class is limited to sixparticipants!Mondays, October 21-November 25, 6:30-9pm (6 sessions)$60-Residents/$70-Non-Residents

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INTRODUCTION TO COLORED PENCILWORKSHOP with Deborah MaklowskiLearn about colored pencil as a fine art medium with respect to materials, applications and techniques. Explore and gain hands-on experience with a variety ofmaterials and skills, including layering wax-based colorpencils on white, medium-toned, and dark papers. Theone-day workshop includes lecture and discussion, mini-demonstrations, hands-on projects, and a group critique. At the time of your registration, you will begiven a list of supplies to purchase for the workshop valued at approximately $50-$75.Saturday, October 19, 9:30am-3pm (1 session)orSaturday, November 16, 9:30am-3pm (1 session)$60-Residents/$70-Non-Residents

ONE STROKE BASIC SKILLSwith Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCILearn to paint the Quick and Easy One Stroke Technique!No experience necessary. In this basic class, you willlearn everything from how to hold a brush to painting a lovely grapevine wreath full of fall flowers, pumpkins,fall leaves, and much more. At the time of yourregistration, a supplies list will be given to you. Mondays, September 16-October 7, 6-8pm (4 sessions)orTuesdays, October 22-November 12, 6-8pm (4 sessions)$50-Residents/$60-Non-Residents

ONE STROKE INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASSwith Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCIPrerequisite: One Stroke Basic Series or prior One Stroke experience Build on your One Stroke painting skills by learning topaint a fall-themed tray. You will design your tray bylearning how to paint the popular One Stroke wiggleleaf, pumpkins, and grapes. At the time of your registration, a supplies list will be given to you.Friday, October 11-18, 6-8pm (2 sessions)$30-Residents/$40-Non-Residents

HOLIDAY ONE STROKE WORKSHOP 1with Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCINEW! Learn to paint little bells among pine branches andberries using the Quick and Easy One Stroke Technique.All skill levels are welcome. At the time of your registration, a supplies list will be given to you.Thursday, November 21, 6-8pm (1 session)$15-Residents/$25-Non-Residents

HOLIDAY ONE STROKE WORKSHOP 2with Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCINEW! Learn to paint candles, berries, and pine brancheson a glass ornament using the Quick and Easy OneStroke Technique. All skill levels are welcome. At the timeof your registration, a supplies list will be given to use.Tuesday, December 10, 6-8pm (1 session)$15-Residents/$25-Non-Residents

BASICS ZENTANGLE WORKSHOP with Deanna Williford, CZTExplore this popular art form of drawing which is aneasy-to-learn and relaxing method of drawing structuredpatterns. Anyone who thinks he or she is a ‘non-artist’can learn! Calligraphers, mixed media artists, and journalenthusiasts enjoy adding some “zing” to their creationswith Zentangle patterns as embellishments. CertifiedZentangle teacher Deanna Williford will guide you increating the hand-drawn patterns one stroke at a time.This approach to drawing will help you to increase yourfocus and creativity, reduce stress, and provide you withartistic satisfaction. Ideas for gifts will be displayed duringeach workshop. Zentangle supplies and books will beavailable for purchase. A $5 supplies fee (for a mini Zentangle kit) will be collected at the beginning of theclass. This same kit may be used for any additional workshops — Intermediate, Zentangle Mandelas, etc.After participating in the Basics class, you are invited tojoin the free Zentangle Club which meets at the ColumbiaArt Center the third Thursday of each month, 1-4pm.Saturday, October 12, 10:30am-1pm (1 session)$30 for both Residents and Non-Residents

TANGLING ON GOURDS with Deanna Williford, CZTNew! Prerequisite: Zentangle Basics WorkshopIn this workshop, you will create a ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art) and learn some new tangles! You’ll bepainting and tangling on a gourd of your own or purchaseone from the instructor. Instruction on how to gold leafthe top part of the “neck” of the gourd will be an optiontoo! Materials: bring your Micron pens and a sanded,clean gourd or purchase a gourd for $6 in class (othermaterials to be supplied by instructor). Additional Zentangle supplies and books will be available forpurchase. Limited to 15 participants.Saturday, October 19, 10:30am-1pm (1 session)

$30 for both Residents and Non-Residents

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ZENTANGLE COLOR WORKSHOPwith Mary Schutz, CZTNEW! Prerequisite: Zentangle Basics WorkshopTake your tangling to the next level with color! In thisworkshop, certified Zentangle instructor Mary Schutzwill teach you new tangles, along with color shading andvalue techniques to give your work more depth and dimension. Discover how color can enhance and beautifyyour Zentangle art. The possibilities are endless! Bringyour Zentangle kit with you to class! A $5 color materialfee is due at the beginning of the workshop.Saturday, October 19, 2-4:30pmorSaturday, November 9, 10am-12:30pm$30 for both Residents and Non-Residents

FIBERINTRODUCTION TO KNITTING with Anna TaiFor ages 13 and up! Explore the joy of knitting andlearn how to cast on, master the knit and purl stitches,and how to cast off. Using the garter stitch patterns,you will create your first scarf. A supplies list will begiven to you at the time of your registration. You arealso welcome to reserve supplies with the instructor andpay her a nominal supplies fee at the workshop.Saturday, September 28, 9:30-11:30am (1 session)$20-Residents/$30-Non-Residents

INTRODUCTION TO CROCHET with Anna TaiFor Beginners and Beyond — Ages 13 and Up!Learn the basic crochet stitches: chain stitch (for foundation chain), single crochet, and double crochetstitches. Start your first crochet scarf! You will be givena supplies list before the class begins. You are also welcome to reserve supplies with the instructor and pay her a nominal supplies fee at the workshop.Saturday, October 19, 9:30-11:30am (1 session)$20-Residents/$30-Non-Residents

FLORAL DESIGNAUTUMN GRAPEVINE WREATHwith Carolyn ParsaThis year adorn you door with your own creation!Working with silk flowers, create a wreath full of fallblooms! Learn several wreath designs and then make agrapevine wreath in your own style! You will also learnto make a professional bow to add that finishing touchto your project. At the workshop, you will be requiredto pay the instructor a $12 supplies fee.Thursday, September 12, 6-8pm (1 session)$25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents

FAIRY GARDEN with Carolyn ParsaNEW! Using dried and silk flowers, stones, sea shells,and other found objects, stretch your imagination andbuild a garden for your fairies. You will be using all driedmaterials so that your arrangements will last. Materialswill be provided, but feel free to bring any found objectsor small statues you want to use in your design. At theworkshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a$12 supplies fee.Wednesday, September 25, 6-8pm (1 session)$25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents

WOODLAND AUTUMN CENTERPIECEwith Carolyn ParsaNEW! Bring the color of fall indoors with a whimsicalcenterpiece. Impress your guests with a personal touchto your Thanksgiving table this year! Combine a simplesupermarket bouquet with dried and fresh branches andleaves into a creative floral arrangement. You will startwith the basics of materials, tools, and design techniques,and then learn how to have fun with them while creatingoriginal designs! At the workshop, you will be requiredto pay the instructor a $15 supplies fee.Thursday, October 10, 6-8pm (1 session)$25-Residents/$35-Non-Resident

WOODLAND FLORAL BASKET with Carolyn ParsaNew! Have you ever wanted to make your own freshflower arrangements but did not know where to start?Work with fresh and dried flowers combined with turningleaves and branches to create a whimsical basket. Youwill start with the basics of materials, tools, and designand learn how to have fun with them while making uporiginal and personal designs! At the workshop, you willbe required to pay the instructor a $15 supplies fee.Wednesday, October 16, 6-8pm (1 session)$25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents

GLASS & MOSAICSINTRODUCTION TO FUSED GLASSwith Jean Marie MetteeLearn the process of fusing glass by incorporating techniques such as etching, mold-making, stenciling,casting, painting and slumping. Create jewelry, tiles, 3-dimensional pieces, bowls and plates using 90 COEand dichroic glass, frit, stringers and metal inclusions.Use of tools and some supplies are included in the tuition fee. Class fee includes a generous supply of compatible fusing glass for your projects.Mondays, September 16-November 4, 6:30-9pm (7 sessions), No class 10/14$215-Residents/$225-Non-Residents

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CONTINUING FUSED GLASSwith Jean Marie MetteeEnhance your knowledge of glass fusing by exploringadvanced fusing techniques for your individual projects.Have fun combining glass with ceramics or preciousmetal clay, make a glass tile floor design, show-stopperjewelry, or add a new dimension to your stained glasswork. Use of tools and some supplies are included in thetuition fee. Class fee includes a generous supply of compatible fusing glass for your projects. More extensiveworks will require purchase of additional glass.Wednesdays, September 18-October 30, 6:30-9pm (7 sessions)$215-Residents/$225-Non-Residents

MOSAIC MIRROR WORKSHOP with Christina McCleary Have fun at Columbia Art Center by exploring the basicsof mosaic design! In this workshop, learn how to cutand position tiles and grout your design. Bring anybeads, ceramics pieces, seashells, or other accents to decorate your work. You will be given a framed mirrorto mosaic! our creation will be ideal for home decoratingor giving as a holiday gift!Wednesdays, November 13-20, 6:30-9pm (2 sessions)$40-Residents/$50-Non-Residents

JEWELRYNote: Jewelry workshops are open to ages 14 through adults.

ELEGANT UPCYCLED EARRINGSwith Lynn RabenhorstNEW! Have you ever noticed the colorful graphics onbeverage cans? Rather than sending the cans to the recycling center, learn how to recycle them into wearablejewelry in a short time. Have fun learning to make light-weight earrings and pendants using simple hand tools,components, and embellishments. The possibilities areendless! Pre-requisite: Basic jewelry experience such aswire-wrapping loops and closing jump rings. You are required to pay a $10 materials fee to the instructor atthe workshop. Friday, October 4, 10am-12pm (1 session)orSaturday, November 2, 10am-12pm (1 session)$15-Residents/$25-Non-Residents

ROUND ‘N ROUND WIRE NECKLACEwith Donna WeeksIf you’ve worked with wire before, you’ll enjoy learningone more way to use your skills. This necklace is madeby winding wire onto a ½ inch mandrel, securing with26 gauge wire, and then opening the spiral to create a

truly unusual necklace. Connect the spirals with wirewrapped beads of your choice, add some chain and aclasp and you’ve got a terrific new accessory. Please besure you can make a wrapped loop prior to class. At theworkshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a$15 material fee.Thursday, September 12, 10am-12pm (1 session)$15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents

MOKUME GANE POLYMER CLAYwith Donna WeeksPolymer clay is such a terrific medium that it can beadapted to any technique. Mokume gane is based on an ancient Japanese technique of layering metals to produce a very unique look. Polymer clay allows us toadopt this ancient technique and make it totally modernand practical. Have fun working with several layers ofclay, gold or copper leafing, stamps, and more to createunique works of art. Once you have stamped, skeweredand worked your clay, you’ll then have layers which youwill press onto another piece of the backing. You’ll havetime to make at least 20 Mokume pieces that can beused for pendants, bracelets, and earrings. At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $10 material fee.Thursday, September 19, 10am-12pm (1 session)$15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents

THE MAGIC OF JUMP RINGS with Donna WeeksSee how easy it is to use jump rings and spacer bars tocreate bracelets, chain and more. You’ll be surprisedhow elegant these look and no one will ever know howeasy they are to make. You’ll have time to make at leastone bracelet and a pair of earrings in class. At the work-shop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $10material fee.Thursday, September 26, 10am-12pm (1 session)$15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents

KUMIHIMO BRAIDING with Donna WeeksSee how easy it is to learn this ancient Japanese tech-nique of braiding using new, easy kumi looms. You willlearn the 8 strand technique using satin, leather, and silkfor your cording material. These make a wonderful basefor bracelets or necklaces. There will be time in class tomake a bracelet and add beads to your finished product.At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $15 material fee which includes all materials and the kumi loom. Thursday, October 3, 10am-12pm (1 session)$15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents

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KNOT MY NECKLACE with Donna WeeksIf you can tie a knot, you can make this necklace — it isreally that simple! You will use jewelry cording (in a variety of colors), glass and wood beads, silver or goldspacers and a focal point bead to finish your project.Using six strands of cording, learn how to attach thebeads in sections and then knot the cording together.You will continue this method until your necklace is thedesired length. At the workshop, you will be required topay the instructor a $15 material fee.Thursday, October 10, 10am-12pm (1 session)$15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents

TUMBLING TEARDROPS BRACELETwith Donna WeeksThis particular design was created by Donna and published in Bead Trends magazine. Learn this basicright angle weave done without needles or thread, justBeadalon stringing wire. You will use teardrop beadsthat appear to tumble over each other as they cross overand around each other. Finish with a clasp and you willhave a bracelet that is simple to make and elegant towear. At the workshop, you will be required to pay theinstructor a $15 material fee.Thursday, October 17, 10am-12pm (1 session)$15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents

FLAT WIRE NECKLACE with Donna WeeksFlat wire is so easy to work with and the results are terrific! Using this new type of wire, have fun creatingswirls and squiggles, and then add beads and a chain.You’ll love your finished project! Simple to do and nowire experience is required. At the workshop, you willbe required to pay the instructor a $15 material fee.Thursday, October 24, 10am-12pm (1 session)$15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents

BEGINNER JEWELRY WEEKEND WORKSHOPwith Jill BabchakExplore the basics of wire jewelry-making to create earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Learn techniques forcreating simple loops and spirals to create your ownnecklace with a pendant and matching earrings. Whenyou register, you will receive a list of supplies to purchase.You are welcome to bring old jewelry to repurpose oritems to repair. Alternatively, a basic supply kit containingglass beads, wire, and findings will be available for salefor $10 from the instructor at the class. Jewelry pliersand other tools will be provided.Saturday, December 7, 1-4pm (1 session)$25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents

METAL CLAY: MAKE SILVER JEWELRY with Nancy PollackIt feels like clay and looks like clay, but after a few minutes of firing, your class creation transforms intopure silver jewelry. Make a textured pendant, charms fora bracelet, earrings, or all three if time permits. Materialsfee, which includes silver clay, will be approximately$50-55 and payable at the workshop. Prices vary according to the price of silver. A list of additional supplies will be given to you before the class begins. Note: Please register by September 25.Sunday, October 6, 10am-4pm (1 session)$65-Residents/$75-Non-Residents

BEGINNER WIRE WRAPPING with Susan KiefferWire wrapping is quicker, less expensive, and just as secure as silver-smithing when done correctly! You cancreate almost any jewelry with wire wrapping! Learn howto make a secure pair of earrings, an easy ring, plus awire wrapped chain necklace. Bring 3 yards of 20 gaugewire, needle nose, round nose and wire cutter pliers.Also bring your choice of beads (some large, somesmall) for creations. Note: Some small glass beads willbe provided by instructor.Saturday, September 21, 12:30-2:30pm (1 session)$20-Residents/$30-Non-Residents

CABOCHON PENDANT-WIRE WRAPPING with Susan KiefferNEW! Wire wrapping is quicker, less expensive, and justas secure as silver-smithing when done correctly! In thisworkshop you will learn how to wire wrap a cabochoninto a pendant. You will learn how to tailor each pendantinto a unique setting using hammers, beads and more.Bring 3 yards of 20 gauge wire (square wire is best —but not necessary), round nose, needle nose, and wirecutter pliers. Glass cabochon, 5 beads and other toolswill be supplied for classroom use. Please feel free tobring other beads, cabochon, etc, for personal use.Saturday, September 21, 3-5pm (1 session)$20-Residents/$30-Non-Residents

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LIFE ENHANCEMENTTHE ART OF SELF PUBLISHINGWorkshop/Book Club with Marlene JacksonAre you an aspiring author who’s interested in publishingor e-publishing your book? If you answered yes, nowyou can grow with other aspiring authors in Columbia’sfirst self-publishing workshop/book club. The workshopprovides an opportunity to develop writing skills andnetwork with other writers who are also interested inembarking on an exciting self-publishing hobby or career.Join Dr. Marlene Jackson, professor at University ofPhoenix, John Hopkins, and University of Marylandand learn how you can write, edit, design, publish andmarket your book. Whether it is children’s poetry, artsand crafts, drama, or cooking, you will obtain timelydigital tool advice, writing resources and tips to helpyou become a self-published author. Here are just someof the self-publishing networking opportunities that areoffered to you as a participant: book signings, author meetand greet events, speaking engagements, competitions,local tours, monthly newsletter, guest speakers andmore.Saturday, October 19-November 16, 11am-1pm (5 sessions) $65-Residents/$75-Non-Residents

A TASTE of T’AI CHI CHIH®

with Sharon Sirkis, BSN, accredited T’ai Chi Chih teacherT’ai Chi Chih practice is a series of twenty separate,easy-to-learn moves that circulate and balance the chi,the life force that flows within each person. These slowand gentle moves can be done from a standing or seatedposition, and can be learned in a short period of time.In this fun and entertaining workshop, you will betaught a few of the T’ai Chi Chih moves, which you canactually take away and practice on your own. Many ofSharon’s students have enjoyed the grounding aspect ofthe class, which helps with focus, clarity, and feeling morepresent in everyday life. Others have gained abundantenergy, improved sleep, better balance, enhanced creativity, and radiant health. Sharon’s patience in teachingcombined with her sense of humor, provided for a fun,relaxed environment in which to learn. All sizes, strengthsand ages are welcome. Can be done seated. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.Wednesday, September 25, 6:30-8:30pm (1 session)orWednesday, October 23, 6:30-8:30pm (1 session)$20-Resident/$30-Non-Resident

SCRAPBOOKING & CARD MAKINGTOOL TIME FOR SCRAPBOOKINGwith Elizabeth RamosNEW! No experience necessary. A slightly different approach that goes beyond the basics when learninghow to scrapbook! From paper cutters to Cricut® machines, there are many tools to learn and use whenscrapbooking. Learn about and test the tools you mightwant to use for your scrapbook, greeting cards, or otherpaper crafts. At the end of this class, you will have awide-range of knowledge about the different tools andtechniques used in scrapbooking. With this knowledge,you will create your own scrapbook layout! You will pur-chase an $8 supplies kit at the workshop from your in-structor.Thursday, October 3, 6:30-9pm (1 session)or Thursday, October 17, 6:30-9pm (1 session)$15-Residents/$25-Non-Residents

INTRODUCTION TO PAPER CRAFTING with Elizabeth RamosNEW! No experience necessary. From scrapbooking andcard-making to school projects, paper crafting is a funhobby to explore! Rubber-stamping is a technique usedmost often in paper crafting. It is the process of transfer-ring and replicating an image onto a surface. Learntechniques for rubber-stamping that will improve thelook and feel of your handmade creations. Explore toolsand techniques behind paper crafting, plus the skills toadd designs to your crafts. You will purchase an $8 supplies kit at the workshop from your instructor.Monday, October 21, 6:30-9pm (1 session)orThursday, November 7, 6:30-9pm (1 session)$15-Residents/$25-Non-Residents

PARENT/CHILD & PRESCHOOL MOMMY AND ME ART PLAY with Becky LeggFor Adult and Child Ages 2-3 NEW! Enjoy being a creative together by having fun exploring texture, color, songs and stories through tactile play projects. Each class will include an introductionpoem or story and a unique art activity.Tuesdays, September 24-October 15, 9:30-10:15am (4 sessions) orTuesdays, October 22-November 12, 9:30-10:15am (4 sessions) $35-Residents/$45-Non-ResidentsThis price is for an adult and one child; each additionalchild is $25

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MOMMY AND ME ART PLAY DROP-INFor Adult and Child Ages 2-5 with Laura EasterNEW! Drop-in program! In this drop-in class, toddlerswill explore a variety of colors, shapes, and texturesusing various age-appropriate tools and art supplies.Each class explores a new theme and experience for thechild. Learn to mix colors, make new colors with variouspaint combinations, and have fun creating art projectswith textures using sand, cloth, ribbon, leaves, pinecones, and more! Each class will include a short storytime to give children the opportunity to learn how theirmasterpieces connect to the real world. (For example:creating colorful fish would be paired with the storyRainbow Fish.) Drop-in program is offered each Sunday, 1-2:30pm, September 29-November 17Line-up for the first three Sundays:Sunday, September 29 • Rainbow FishSunday, October 6 • Mosaic Flower PotSunday, October 13 • Personalized Garden StoneComplete listing of class projects will be available on 9/9.$15-Residents/$25-Non-ResidentsThis price is for an adult and one child; each additionalchild is $10

NESTLING TOGETHER WITH CLAYwith Megan TrailFor Adult and Child Ages 6-11Looking for hands-on family fun! This workshop is foryou and your little one. Learn to construct ceramic nestingboxes from creative clay building techniques. Projectswill then be stamped, carved, and painted with colorfulunderglazes.Saturday, September 7, 1-4pm (1 session)$40-Residents/$50-Non-Resident This price is for an adult and one child, each additionalchild per adult is $25

I AM AN ARTIST! with Becky Legg For Ages 4-5NEW! Have fun learning about shapes, colors andtextures through the use of your senses with hands-onart activities. Enjoy experimenting and playing with a variety of media. Each child will take home a masterpieceeach week. Tuesdays, September 24-October 15, 10:30-11:15am (4 sessions) orTuesdays, October 22-November 12, 10:30-11:15am (4 sessions)$30-Residents/$40-Non-Residents

YOUTH&TEENCLASSESUnless otherwise noted, supplies are included in the cost oftuition for youth classes. Because Columbia Art Centerwants students to focus on the activity and not worry aboutgetting messy, it is recommended that they wear old clothesor bring a smock for all activities. NOTE: Classes in this section are listed in order by offeringsfor youngest ages to offerings for oldest ages.

SATURDAY MORNING ART with Camellia OrrFor Ages 5-8Have fun learning about the principles and elements ofdesign by creating cultural projects using a variety ofmedia including paints, found objects, fabric, paper andmore!Saturdays, September 21-October 19, 10am-11:30am (5 sessions) orSaturdays, November 2-December 7, 10am-11:30am (5 sessions), No class 11/30 $60-Residents/$70-Non-Residents Note: Drop-ins for one or two classes are welcomed. $20-Residents/$25-Non-Residents per class

HOLIDAY THEMED CUPCAKES with Susan KiefferFor Ages 5-13 Learn fun and different techniques for decorating andpersonalizing holiday-themed cupcakes! At the time ofyour registration, you will be given a list of supplies.Monday, December 23, 1-3pm (1 session) $10-Residents/$20-Non-Residents

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WELCOME TO MY WORLD FINE ARTSwith Lisa NersessianFor Ages 5-8NEW! Who is your family? Where is your community?What are your favorite things? In this class, explore andexpress your identity and interests through your artwork.Using observational strategies, draw from objects, photographs, and visual references to make your work.By drawing from what you see, you will learn to viewyour world more clearly and notice things that younever did before. Please bring personal things fromhome to serve as inspiration for your work and give others a window into your world.Sundays, September 22-October 13, 1-2:30pm (4 sessions)$55-Residents/$65-Non-Residents

SUPER SAFARI! FINE ARTS with Lisa NersessianFor Ages 5-8NEW! What kinds of animals have you met? Whichones would you like to meet? Take an artistic journey tomeet species all over the world. By looking at art worksuch as illustrations, photographs, and toy models, youwill meet a variety of wild animals and explore the different ways that you can represent them in art. In thisclass, you will look to other artists for inspiration anduse observational strategies to show animal subjects inyour own way.Sundays, October 27-November 17, 1-2:30pm (4 sessions)$55-Residents/$65-Non-Residents

PAINTING EXPLORATION with Jackie SerpicoFor Ages 6-9 NEW! Who said fun and learning couldn’t be done atthe same time? In this four-week session children willlearn the basics of painting. Explore color values, mixing, and other principles of design, while learningdifferent techniques developed by famous painters. At the time of your registration, you will be given a supplies list.Tuesdays, September 24-October 15, 5:30-7pm, (4 sessions) orTuesdays, October 29-November 19, 5:30-7pm (4 sessions) $55-Residents/$65-Non-Residents

KIDS AND CLAY: MORE THAN MUD PIESwith Megan TrailFor Ages 6-11 Designed for all levels of clay experience. In a fun andrelaxing atmosphere, have fun using the basic techniquesof handbuilding (coil, pinch, slab) to express individualityand creativity. Projects will be colorful and creative relating to the seasons, literature, music and more.Saturdays, September 14-November 9, 9:30-11am(8 sessions), No class 10/19$100-Residents/$110-Non-Residents

MIXED MEDIA with Camellia OrrFor Ages 9-12 Explore a variety of art techniques and terminology asyou create two and three-dimensional art works. Eachweek, you will learn how to incorporate different media asyou explore drawing and painting, collage, printmaking,book and card-making, mosaics and more!Saturdays September 21-October 19, 12-1:30pm(5 sessions) orSaturdays, November 2-December 7, 12-1:30pm (5 sessions), No class 11/30$60-Residents/$70-Non-Residents

DRAWING FOR YOUTH with Carol Zika For Ages 9-12 Children love to draw and they do so freely and withgreat joy. Pre-adolescents reach a point where they wantto achieve new levels of realism in their work. To dothis, they must learn to “see” with an artist's eye. Thiscourse introduces methods to help reach their goals in afun and productive way! Students will be introduced tographite, charcoal, pastel and colored pencils. Tuitionincludes supplies.Thursdays, September 19-November 14, 4:30-6pm (8 sessions), No class 10/31 $90-Residents/$100-Non-Residents

PAINTING BY DESIGN with Kate CavanaughFor Ages 10-14 Expand your understanding of color theory and how tochoose subjects for paintings from photographs. As agroup, you will work on one painting together, explor-ing various ways to begin a composition. You will thenchoose your own subject matter for a painting.Mondays, September 16-October 7, 5-6:30pm (4 sessions)orMondays, October 28-November 18, 5-6:30pm (4 sessions)$50-Residents/$60-Non-Residents

BASIC BEADING BONANZA with Susan KiefferFor Ages 10-14 NEW! This workshop will give you the skills and knowl-edge to create beaded treasures for yourself, for gifts, orfor sale! Have fun learning techniques for making amulti-strand necklace. You will have the opportunity tocreate several original pieces, including a 3-strandbeaded necklace. The importance and techniques ofproper crimping will be taught. Improper crimping iswhy jewelry falls apart so quickly! Learn how to repairthose items and create better quality products of yourown. At the time of your registration, you will be givena small supplies list. You are welcome to bring any beadsyou wish to use for your projects! Wednesdays, October 23-November 6, 4:30-6pm (3 sessions)$45-Residents/$55-Non-Residents

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PORTRAIT DRAWING FOR TEENSwith Jacob ThompsonFor Ages 11-17 Draw from live models! Ideal for homeschoolers! Beginwith classroom studies of basic proportion and carefulobservation to achieve likeness and form. Learn skillswhich address drawing accuracy and explore moderntechniques that focus on expressiveness through a variety of media and approaches. Live models will beused in the final 3 sessions. Tuition includes model’s fee.Tuesdays, October 15-November 19, 4-6pm (6 sessions)$95-Residents/$105-Non-Residents

TEEN WHEEL-THROWING with Joe VitekFor Ages 12-17 For both total beginners and those with clay experience!This class is designed for students who wish to learn thefundamental skills involved with making pottery on thewheel. All the basics from clay preparation, throwingtechniques, and glazing will be taught, as well as oppor-tunities for some hand-building. You can expect to learnhow to make vases, mugs, bowls, and plates, as well asother forms according to ability and desire. (Clay, use oftools, glazing and firing are included in tuition.)Thursdays, September 19-November 7, 4-6pm (8 sessions)$120-Residents/$130-Non-Residents

COMIC WORKSHOP FOR TEENSwith Clinton WhiteFor Ages 12-17If you ever wondered how to create comics or how todraw in anime/manga style, then this is the workshopfor you! Using live drawing demonstrations, discoverhow to draw and design characters in both western andJapanese “manga’ comic book styles. Explore tech-niques for creating engaging characters, costumes andexpressions. This workshop includes discussion, demon-stration of basic story creation, and page layout. Have agreat time creating your own unique comic book story!Mondays, September 23-October 28, 5-7pm (6 sessions)$80-Residents/$90-Non-Residents

DRAWING TECHNIQUES with Paul KerrisFor Ages 12-17If you have always wanted to draw, but have lacked theconfidence to try, this is the class for you! Have fun exploring a variety of approachable drawing methods including a grid technique, a blocking method, andmuch more! This workshop will allow you to deal with a variety of subject matters.Mondays, September 16-30, 4-6pm (3 sessions)orMondays, October 21-November 4, 4-6pm (3 sessions)$45-Residents/$55-Non-Residents

HOMESCHOOL HOMESCHOOLING 21st CENTURY LEARNING WORKSHOPSNEW! Designed for homeschool groups! Columbia ArtCenter’s Youth Coordinator, Monica Herber, will helpyou create a customized workshop that will address anyage appropriate general studies objective and art objective.This tactile teaching style develops creative criticalthinking skills and a deeper comprehension of material.With collaborative efforts of Columbia Art Center’s experienced art instructors, your group will leave with anew understanding of an art genre and core educationaltopics.

You can choose from the following core subjects —General Studies Objectives Art GenresMath/Geometry Visible ThinkingEarth Science PrintmakingBasic Chemistry WatercolorHistory Color TheoryCultural Studies CollageArt History TableauLanguage Arts Visual Story Telling

Workshops For Ages 5-8 Years OldLength of Workshop: Two-Hours • Cost: $150*Workshops For Ages 9-14 Years OldLength of workshop: 4 hours • Cost $300*Can be divided into two-days/two-hours)*Prices are based and include up to 10 participants, unless otherwise noted. Additional participants: $10 extraTo schedule your workshop, please call Monica Herber at 410-730-0075 or email Monica.Herber@ColumbiaAssociation.org

ART THROUGH THE CURRICULUM: SURVEYFor Ages 6-10Designed for individuals and groups! Learn aboutgeneral subjects through a visual lens and hands-on exploration. This art integration class will allow studentsto develop artistic skills and techniques while learningage-appropriate basics in subjects such as language,mathematics, history, science and health. An in-depthexploration of the individual subjects will be further explored in the following sessions. Provide your childwith a new way of entering a subject while they have fun creating art. Wednesdays, September 25-October 23, 9:30-11:30am (5 sessions) with Becky LeggorWednesdays, October 30-November 27, 9:30-11:30am (5 sessions) with Camellia Orr$55-Residents/$65-Non-Residents

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Youth &TeenPARTIESColumbia Art CenterFor Ages 5-17Columbia Art Center sets the stage and

you create the art! Party coordinator,

Melissa Capo, will help you plan your

party. With collaborative efforts from our

experienced party team and art instructors,

we’ll make sure you leave with art projects

that make you want to create more!

Youth & Teen Parties Include:Party invitationsRegular ¼ sheet cake10 slices of cheese pizza10 juice boxesColorful paper products, utensils, candlesParty coordinator2 party attendantsStructured activities for 10 participantsParticipants take home their creations*1.5 hours of activities

30 minutes of celebration

Available Party Times:Friday: 5pm Saturday and Sunday: 1pm or 3pm

Prices:CA Member: $250

CA Resident: $280Non-Member: $310*Price is based on the membership statusof the birthday person and includes up to10 participants, unless otherwise noted.Additional participants are $10 each.Early reservations recommended. We book quickly. To schedule your party,call Melissa Capo at 410-715-3169 oremail CA.Parties@ColumbiaAssociation.org

NEW PARTIES!Graffiti Artist for the Day Ages 8-17You and your friends will experience the thrill of mastering basic skills whilecreating individual masterpieces! From start to finish everyone will be drawing,painting, learning techniques, styles and design patterns. Choose a style: classicbubble, cartoon, or stencil to design your own name board or t-shirt.

Super Hero Wear-A-Doodle Party Ages 5-13Create a superhero logo/image and have it put on a wear-a-doodle t-shirt.Design a superhero mask and trading cards. *Note: Wear-A-Doodle items arenot guaranteed to be completed by the conclusion of the party. Guaranteed tobe ready for pick-up within two days following the party.

CLASSIC PARTIES!Party with Arty! Ages 5-12Guests will collaborate on a group art project and work on an individual art ac-tivity. Group activity includes a fun warm-up project creating a birthday bannerfor the birthday child. Choose one art project from below:Fairy Dust and Dragon WingsExplore fairy tales and experience myths during this artistic escape to anotherworld! Create a carnival mask, costume wings or a fairy tale sketchbook.Passport and Traveling JournalsCreate your own photo passports and imagine visiting your favorite place.Learn about the culture and design your own traveling journal using a varietyof creative techniques. Fill the pages with your own artwork!Paints, Paws, and ClawsTake a journey around the globe, learning about colorful animal folk art! Create a vibrant mask or shadow puppet and design habitat scenery for yourparty animal!

Wear-a-Doodle Party! Ages 5-17Make an impression with your one-of-a-kind design! Imprint your art work ona t-shirt or cinch bag. Choose your own theme. *Please Note: Wear-A-Doodle items are not guaranteed to be completed by the conclusion of the party. If they aren’t, then they will be ready for pick-up within two days following the party.

Jewelry Party! Ages 6-17Become a jewelry designer and create your own unique accessories! Select yourproject: a friendship memory wire bracelet or two-piece beaded jewelry set.

We’re the best place for aPARTY!

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AdultCreativePARTIESColumbia Art CenterFor Ages 21 and OverAvailable Party Times:Friday: 6pmSaturday and Sunday: 12pm or 2pm

Prices:CA Member: $250CA Resident: $280Non-Member: $310Price is based on the membership statusof the person booking party and includesup to 10 participants. Additional participants are $15 each.Saturday and Sunday evening times are available at an extra cost:CA Member: $300CA Resident: $330Non-Member: $360Early reservations are recommended.We book quickly. To schedule your party,call Melissa Capo at 410-715-3169 oremail CA.Parties@ColumbiaAssociation.org

Adult Creative Parties Include:Party invitationsArt instructorAll materials and supplies for the project(s)Participants take home their creationsTwo- hour party (private studio rental space)

ADULT CREATIVE PARTY OPTIONSJewelry Party Age 21+Try one of our new fantastic jewelry parties for adults! Choose from one of the four of-ferings being provided by jewelry artist Kathy Fritz (owner and operator of Bead Soup):Daisy Chain Bracelet, Flat Spiral Bracelet, Captured Pearl Bracelet or Leather Wrap Bracelet.

Paint Your Own Party Age 21+Have you always wanted to paint like Picasso? Or is Jackson Pollock more your style? Pickone art style and learn how to paint like the masters! Leave with a beautiful painting in hand!Choose one of the following art movements: capturing cubism, abstract expressionism orexpressive realism.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT TO CREATE New Format!Enjoy an evening of fun and art with your girlfriends. Pick a fun Do-It-Yourself (DIY)project and schedule a time that works for your group. Feel free to bring your own snacksand beverages! Relax and have fun creating with your gal pals. $25 per person (5 personminimum). Projects include the following —

China Plate Pendant or China Plate EarringsWire Wrapped Rings Beaded Pearl Bracelet and Earring SetFancy Magnet Chalkboard and KeyholderWords on Canvas Decorative Wall Picture

BRIDAL PARTY DIY WORKSHOPSNEW! Bring your bridal party, family members, and friends and have fun creating a uniqueDo-It-Yourself (DIY) project that you can use and enjoy on your special day. Create anelegant accessory to go with your bridesmaids’ gowns, have fun creating wedding orshower favors, or design personal glassware or centerpieces for the bridal party tables.Pick a date and time that works for your group! $25 per person (5 person minimum)Your Special Day NecklaceThis necklace is just perfect for the bride-to-be or members of the wedding party. It is anillusion necklace made with pearls, crystals, and silver or gold spacer beads — a simpleand elegant design you can wear for many occasions to come!Bridal Party BraceletsA great bracelet design for everyone in the wedding party! Just choose the color you wantand start beading. You and your group will be using 3 x 4 mm fringe beads clustered to-gether and paired with crystals and spacer beads for a very practical and elegant bracelet.Elegant Etched Wine GobletsPersonalize your glassware for the bridal party table using this etching technique. This process can be used for any type of glassware, vases, votives, or wine glasses.Unique Stamped Pendants or MagnetsGive your favors a personal touch. Let your guests select their own memorable magnetsor create gift tag pendants. Use stamps and custom colors to create these fun favors.Decorative Decoupage Dinner PlatesThese plates will not only make beautiful dessert plates, but also make unique handmadegifts for your wedding party! Note: These plates cannot be submerged in water. They must bewiped down by hand with a cloth.Bridal Shower Elegant CupcakesDo you have a bridal shower to host? Working with butter cream icing, fondant, andgum paste, you can learn how to decorate elegant cupcakes and make easy guest favors.Bring the entire bridal party and have a wedding preparation gathering. Bring colorswatches and bridal themes so you can match the wedding.

Glass Painting on Cocktail GlassesSeasonal Decoupage Glass PlatesVisual Memorabilia Cocktail TrayRace Medals Memorabilia DisplayFamily Memories Shadow Box

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Teacher BiographiesRobin Abello is a technology consultant, software engineer, andteacher. He is the founder of Personal Computerworks, Inc.and ezColumbia, a local classifieds service and community information website. Trudy Babchak, Assistant Director of the Columbia Art Center,holds a BA from the University of Maryland and Post Baccalaureate degree in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Joyce Bell received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees inArt Education from Towson University. Since retiring fromteaching art in Baltimore County elementary and middle schools.Bob Coe is the principal designer for Arbitron, Inc. An artistmember of the Baltimore Watercolor Society, Bob studied watercolor with Morris Green and has been teaching at Columbia Art Center since 1991. Susan Wertheimer David, a potter for over 20 years, originallytrained as an art historian at the Institute of Fine Arts in New York. She has studied with potters such as Ron Meyers,Nicholas Joerling, Ellen Shankin and Woody HughesDavid Fried holds an MFA from the Maryland Institute, College of Art and has studied portraiture and sculpture at theSchuler School and Mitchell School of Art. Kathy Fritz received her BA in Fine Arts from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. After being a drafter for many years, shestarted beading. Kathy’s love for beading inspired her tolaunch Bead Soup, an online jewelry store. Dennis Gilbert has been a nature and art photographer for over35 years. He has photographed extensively and exhibited inthe Outer Banks, other Atlantic coast regions and in the Columbia/Howard County area. Cathy Holt has been working in clay for 18 years, starting inhigh school and continuing through classes at MontgomeryCollege and Baltimore Clayworks. She recently completed herBFA in Ceramics at Towson University. Marlene Jackson received her MA in Graphics Design from theUniversity of Baltimore. She has currently received a doctoraldegree at University of Phoenix. Marlene received her EdD inEducation Leadership in 2009. Marlene currently works as agraphics designer for the Federal Communications Commission.Paul Kerris has been an art teacher in the Archdioscese of DCfor 8 years and a professional artist for the last 13 years. His educational background includes an AA degree and a BA degree in the field of commercial art/illustration.Susan Kieffer has her BA degree from the University of Massa-chusetts at Amherst. She has written, illustrated and publishedtwo children’s books. Susan has taught art classes in a varietyof media for the last seven years to all ages. Donna Lansman has over 25 years of clay experience workingprofessionally as both a handbuilder and a wheel potter. Shehas taught various types of claywork to children, adults, seniorcitizens and the disabled.Deborah Maklowski has been a practicing artist for over 50

years. Working primarily in pastel, colored pencil, and graphite,she enjoys both representational and abstract subjects and is anaccomplished plein air painter. Christina McCleary has a BFA in sculptural studies from Mary-land Institute, College of Art and an MFA from the RinehartSchool of Sculpture, MICA. She works as the Ceramics Manager at the Columbia Art Center and is an adjunct facultymember of Howard Community College. Nancy Ziegenfus McIntosh has a BS in Art Education from PennState University and an MFA in studio ceramics from ColumbiaVisual Arts College, Columbia, MD. She has taught in theMontgomery County public schools for 19 years. Jean Marie Mettee pursued a glass-exclusive career beginning in1991 after taking her first glass class at Columbia Art Center.She currently creates commission and gallery pieces in fused,stained and carved glass at her own studio.Nancy Pollack is a multi-media artist, creating jewelry in PreciousMetal Clay (PMC), metal wire, and polymer clay. Her jewelryhas been featured in several national magazines.George Sakkal has a BA in architecture from Texas A&M University and a Master’s Degree in City Planning from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. His collageshave appeared in award-winning exhibitions. Sarah Snowden has been painting of porcelain for 15 years andhas studied with many artists in the field. She teaches in herstudio and has given demonstrations at community events.Anna Tai is a retired research scientist with a great passion forknitting, crocheting and loom-knitting. To express her love ofcolors and textures, she experiments with many different colorsin the spinning and dyeing of specialty yarns. Jann Tamburello has been working with clay since the early1990’s and became affiliated with Columbia Art Center in1995. She makes wheel-thrown functional work, as well ashandbuilt pieces in stoneware and porcelain. Jones Taylor, Sr. is a professional photographer who works inhis home studio in Columbia, MD. He was instrumental in de-veloping the photography department at Columbia Art Center. Laura Vernon-Russell In her encaustic works, Laura combinesthe elements of photography, drawing and painting. Trained asa painter at MICA she has used these skills and her work inphotography to perfectly meld the two in encaustic paint. Joe Vitek started with Baltimore Clayworks in 1987, and was aresident artist until 1995. In 1964 he started working with claywhile at the Corcoran School of Art.Donna Weeks has taught herself to do many different jewelrytechniques. Several of her original designs have been publishedin national jewelry magazines including Bead Trends and BeadStyle. Carol Zika is an art educator with a MA from University of Illinois. Carol is a versatile teacher, with a range that includesdrawing, portraits, painting, printmaking, pottery, metal-smithing and jewelry design

For a complete list of faculty biographies, go toColumbiaArtCenter.org.

Class Policies& ProceduresINCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY If Howard County public schools are closed due

to inclement weather, the Columbia Art Center will not hold daytime adult classes or any youth

classes. For information regarding adult afternoon and evening classes and all weekend classes,

please call the Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or check Columbia Art Center’s

Facebook page.

DISCOUNTS Individuals who live or work full-time on Columbia Association assessed prop-

erty pay the discounted “Resident” tuition for classes. All others must pay the “Non-Resident”

tuition. Access to CA facilities and programs may be denied to a Columbia Resident (member or

non-member) whose property is the subject of a covenant violation referred to the Architectural

Resource Committee for Action.

SUPPLIES Adult students are responsible for purchasing their own materials for most

classes. Refer to course description for clarification or call Columbia Art Center for additional

information. A supply list for adult classes will be supplied upon request.

CANCELLATION AND TUITION REFUNDS Columbia Art Center reserves the

right to cancel any class for any reason. In the event the Art Center must cancel a class, refund of

tuition is guaranteed. Tuition cannot be credited, prorated or refunded after the first day of

class. No prorated tuitions will be given; full tuition is required. If you have any questions about

the content or focus of the class, please contact Columbia Art Center before the class begins.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY Columbia Art Center has a zero tolerance policy for class

disruption and aggression towards staff, instructors, students and visitors. Any type of aggressive

behavior may be grounds for removal from Columbia Art Center. Columbia Art Center reserves

the right to suspend or terminate class participation and usage of Columbia Art Center for

inappropriate or abusive behavior or class disruption. No credits or refunds will be granted.

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Registration & AdmissionAdmission is open to everyone. Advanced registration is required and early enrollment is advised to reserve a space in each class andto avoid possible cancellation. A class will be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met three days prior to the classbeginning. Several classes have pre-requisites. Please read course descriptions carefully.

PAYMENT Full payment must accompany the registration form and is required to hold your space in class. Registration and pay-ment may be done in person, by mail, by fax, or over the phone. Tuition can be paid by check or credit card (Mastercard, Visa andAmerican Express accepted). Please make check payable to Columbia Art Center.

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In consideration for being allowed to use The Columbia Association, Inc.’s (“CA”) facilities and equip-ment, participate in any of CA’s classes and programs or avail myself of CA’s services (collectively, “CAactivities”), I agree to abide by all rules established by CA. I hereby release CA, its officers, employees,instructors, trainers, agents or representatives (the “Releasees”) from all liability to the undersigned,my representatives, heirs and assigns, for any and all claims for any loss, damage, theft of personal prop-erty, personal injury, bodily injury or death, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or oth-erwise, arising as a result of CA activities. I further waive and covenant not to sue Releasees for anysuch claims.

I am voluntarily participating in CA activities with knowledge of the possible dangers involved, andhereby agree to accept any and all inherent risks of bodily injury, death or property damage.

I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage or cost,including attorneys’ fees, they may incur due to my CA activities, whether caused by the negligence ofthe Releasees or otherwise.

I further agree that this Release and Indemnity Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive aspermitted by the law of the State of Maryland and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, the re-mainder of the Agreement will continue in full legal force and effect.

I affirm that I am of legal age, am freely signing this Agreement, and if the participant in CA activitiesis a minor, that I am the parent or legal guardian of that minor. I have read this Agreement and fullyunderstand that I am giving up legal rights and remedies that I, and if applicable, my spouse, the minor,or a legal guardian for the minor might have now or in the future.

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