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WINTERCLASSESOpen to all levels unless otherwise noted.

BEADING

BEAD AND WIRE JEWELRY [workshop]

Marcy LaBellaSunday, January 2510:00AM - 4:00PM

Learn to create bead and wire chains, clasps and findings, create earrings and finish your bead work professionally. Incorporating strung beads with wire work will also be demonstrated. $15.00 fee payable with tuition will include materials for one earring project and practice projects.

Tuition $90.00Members $81.00

ART OF SEED BEADING [workshop]

Viola GalettaSaturday, January 3110:00AM - 1:00PM

Using various sizes and shapes of seed beads allows you to create wonderful designs that can be translated to necklaces, bracelets or earrings. Techniques such as Peyote, Her-ringbone, Cellini spiral, Dutch spiral and surrounding Cabachons will be taught. Fee payable with tuition $25.00.


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We thank these sponsors, and all of you, for your ongoing support of the Guilford Art Center. For a complete list of sponsors and in-kind donors, please visit our website.

Eder BrothersJoseph & Cindy GoldbergGuilford Savings BankRichard & Yvette HowardJane KammererJane Marcher FoundationOn the Avenue Marketing GroupIn Memory of Nancy PatenaudeRing’s End Stonycroft Farm Alpacas

$250-$999AT&T /Get Wireless NowBailey, Murphy & Scarano, LLCKip BowmanBranford Building SuppliesCK ArchitectsChris & Erica CheneyLaura Clarke

Stephanie DietzDolce Vita Medical SpaArlene & Marshal ElovichFerguson & McGuireFidelity MortgageGibson & DoneganSarah GiordanoGreen Homes�e Guilford FoundationRebecca HoblinRobyn & William HullihanKebabian’s Oriental RugsKen MacKenzieRebecca QuaytmanJane Marcher FoundationRea Algonquin IndustriesSepot ArchitectsShoreline Eye Associates, P.C.

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FINANCIAL AIDFinancial aid is available for adults and children based on need and interest. Forms, available at the GAC office, must be returned byJanuary5,2015.

CANCELLATIONSStudents notified and full tuition refunded if a class cancelled. �ose who withdraw from a class up to 2 weeks before the first classareeligibleforafullrefund.Upto1week before the first class, students who withdraw are eligible for a credit, less a $25 registration fee. After that, no consideration givenwithout awrittenmedical excuse.Students missing a regularly scheduled class will not receive a refund or makeup class.Pleasenote:Studentsmayormaynotbe permitted to join a class after the first session has taken place, at the discretion of the instructor. Tuition cannot be pro-rated.

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Cover art by John Huckins.

SPONSORS OF PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

$10,000+�e Community Foundation for

Greater New Haven�e Stoddard Family Foundation

$5,000-$9,999AnonymousNewAlliance FoundationProspector Partners

$1,000-$4,999�e Herman Abbott Family

FoundationDeb Abildsoe & Irv SchlossRobin & Rob CharneyCucina Design

Squeaky Clean Car Wash & Lube Center

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TorgyekesRichard TuchmanVan Wilgen’s Garden Center

MEDIA SPONSORSShore Publishing

IN-KIND4 & Twenty Blackbirds�e Devil’s Gear Bike ShopKC’s PubPine Orchard Yacht & Country ClubSachem Wine & Spirits

OPEN ARTS DAYSunday,January4,1-3pm•FreetothePublic!

Ourstudioswillbeopenwithinstructorartistsdemonstratingandofferinghands-onartprojects.Tryoutanartformyouwanttolearnmoreabout.Dropbyandexplore:Pottery,Blacksmith-ing, Sewing, Drawing, Beading, Kids’ Classes & More! Find your passion! Discover a class or workshop you might want to take! Ask us questions and find out more. We look forward to seeing you! (Also enjoy shopping on the closing day of Artistry—everything on sale!)

ARTISTRY AmericanCraftfortheHolidays•ThroughJanuary4

�e Shop and Gallery are filled with one-of-a-kind, handmade crafts by more than 300 American artists, including ceramics, candles, glass, jewelry, clothing, accessories, ornaments, stationery, leather goods, toys, specialty foods, and more. Scores of new artists are featured this year, in a festivedisplayhighlightingeachgorgeouscraft.OpenMon-Sat,10am-5:30pm,Sun12-5pm.

Jewelry & Champagne Evening, �ursday, December 4, 5-8pm

NEW! Friday Nights at Artistry,December12&19,5:30-8pmHave some wine, make a craft, and shop for the holidays!

LEATHER WRAP BRACELET [workshop]

Viola GalettaSaturday, February 710:00AM - 1:00PM

Learn a technique for creating the most popular bracelet these days, called a Chan Lou leather wrap, made with leather and small beads combined with artful stitching. Anyone can learn this intriguing technique, to wear or to give as a memorable gift. In-structor will supply all materials. Fee payable with tuition $25.00.


VIKING KNIT BRACELET [workshop]

Viola GalettaSaturday, March 710:00AM - 1:00PM

Viking knit is an ancient wire knitting technique developed and used mostly in Northern Europe, adapted for making beau-tiful jewelry, enhanced with beads. Students will make a silver wire bracelet enhanced with their choice of beads. Fee payable with tuition $25.00.


BASICS OF PEARL KNOTTING [workshop]

Marcy LaBellaSunday, March 1510:00AM - 4:00PM

In this workshop we will cover working with pearls and silk thread, knotting techniques, and attaching your strung work to either bought or hand-made clasps and findings. Fee payable with tuition $15.00.


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INTRO TO BLACKSMITHING [workshop]

Mace VitaleSaturday - Sunday, February 7 - 810:00AM - 4:00PM

�is two day workshop will introduce stu-dents to the basics of forging steel to shape using a hammer and anvil. Points, tapers, curls, scrolls, twists, and hot punching will be covered. Students will make an assort-ment of small useful items. Fee payable with tuition $45.00.


GRAVERS & HAMMER INLAY [workshop]

Matt ParkinsonSaturday - Sunday, February 14 - 1510:00AM - 4:00PM

Opentostudentswithblacksmithingexperi-ence.Inthisexcitingtwodayclassstudentwill make all the tools needed to inlay cop-per silver or gold into steel! Starting with a light chasing hammer suitable for inlaying or hammerengraving,nextasetofgraverchiselsand setting punch. Using the tools made in the class the basics of carving a channel un-dercutting and inlaying will also be covered. Fee payable with tuition $40.00.


INTRO TO THE HAND FORGED BLADE [workshop]

Mace VitaleSaturday - Sunday, February 21 - 2210:00AM - 4:00PM

Students will learn the basics of forging, grinding, heat treating, and sharpening of a small utility knife. Students should bring safety glasses and leather work gloves. Fee payable with tuition $45.00.


FORGING YOUR OWN HAMMER [workshop]

Mace VitaleSaturday - Sunday, March 7 - 810:00AM - 4:00PM

Opentostudentswithblacksmithingexperi-ence. Learn to make the tools (a sliting tool and a drift tool) to hand forge the eye of your very own forging hammer. Fee payable with tuition $50.00.


BLACKSMITHINGFORGING A FRYING PAN [workshop]

John HuckinsSaturday - Sunday, January 3 - 410:00AM - 4:00PM

Opentostudentswithblacksmithingexperi-ence. In this course students will be forging frypans,complexobjectsrequiringforging,forming, hot raising, riveting, seasoning, and design, and therefore a great project for hon-ingblacksmithingskills.Experiencerequired.Fee payable with tuition $20.00.


OPEN FORGE

Mace VitaleSession A: 4 Wednesdays,

beginning January 7Session B: 4 Wednesdays,

beginning February 4Session C: 4 Wednesdays,

beginning March 46:00 - 9:00PM

Opentostudentswithblacksmithingexperi-ence. (Pre-requisite of a beginner blacksmith or bladesmith class). Students will need safety glasses, leather work gloves, and should wear jeans and non-flammable cotton shirt, and boots or leather shoes. Fee payable with tuition $20.00.

Tuition150.00Members $135.00

PARING KNIVES [workshop]

Mace VitaleSaturday - Sunday, January 10 - 1110:00AM - 4:00PM

Opentostudentswithblacksmithingexperi-ence. In this two day workshop students will forge small paring knife blades out of spring steel and make simple wood handles. �ese Japanese inspired knives will be a joy to use in the kitchen. Fee payable with tuition $45.00.


INTRODUCTION TO EARLY AMERICAN HARDWARE [workshop]

Sam SalvatiSaturday - Sunday, January 24 - 2510:00AM - 4:00PM

Beginning with a small tour in the morn-ing to view some original latches local to Guilford, students will learn how to forge a SuffolkstylelatchprevalentinNewEngland,along with accompanying hardware, as well as a thumb latch set for a door or cabinet at home. Fee payable with tuition $40.00.


BLADESMITHING TONGS THAT WORK [workshop]

Matt ParkinsonSaturday - Sunday, March 14 - 1510:00AM - 4:00PM

Opentostudentswithblacksmithingexperi-ence. In this two day class students will make a pair of tongs that can securely hold a verity of knife sizes and shapes and a pair of pick up tongs that are indispensable for finish forging or heat treating. Students will learn the basics of tong design and use, enabling them to go on to make many more pairs of this essential tool in the bladesmith shop. Fee payable with tuition $30.00.


ZOMBIE KNIVES [workshop]

Mace VitaleSaturday - Sunday, March 28 - 2910:00AM - 4:00PM

Forgingexperiencerequired.Inthisfuntwoday workshop we will forge grind and heat treat big scary looking zombie slaying knives! Come ready to work and have fun!!!! Fee payable with tuition $50.00.


CERAMICSStudents’ clay must be purchased in class ($29 or$32/bag); tool kits ($14 + tax) also available. Please bring cash or check. Lab and clay fees cover costs of �rings and glaze materials. Tuition includes bench time.

POTTERY FROM START TO FINISH

Alice Chittenden6 Mondays, beginning January 129:30AM - 12:30PM

�is class will teach both hand building and wheel skills to beginning as well as interme-diate and advanced students. Instruction will be delivered through demonstrations, group discussions and working one-on-one with students. Individuals may choose to create functional and/or decorative pieces. Emphasis will be given to glazing and surface treatments. Please note: Class will not be held on Jan. 26 and Feb. 2. Fee payable with tuition $30.00.

Tuition$198.00Members $178.20

Student Work

Classes and workshops can be open to individuals with disabilities or learning or social challenges. Please let us know of any special needs you or your child may have and we will try to accommodate them, and make a class accessible.

TERRA COTTA & MAJOLICA GLAZE

Anita Griffith4 Thursdays, beginning January 151:00 - 3:30PM

Prerequisite:basicpotteryskills.Anintroduc-tion to majolica glaze work. Students will make pottery from red terra cotta clay, then use brightly colored mason stains as overglaze upon a smooth white glaze. Demonstrations, with ideas for designing the brush painted surface. �e first 2 weeks students will make terra cotta pots, the last 2 will be for glazing. Fee payable with tuition $15.00.


WHEEL THROWING FOR INTERMEDIATES AND BEYOND

Stephen Rodriguez8 Thursdays, beginning January 157:00 - 10:00PM

Open to intermediate and advanced students. �is session will present shape making on andoff thewheel.Demonstrationswillbegiven each week…and we’ll look at classical pottery form and see what we can borrow from the ancients, and perhaps put some of what we view through throwing demos and conversation into our work. Learn about glaz-ing with Shino and applying wood onto the wet glaze for that crusty look. Fee payable with tuition $30.00.


BASICS & BEYOND

Robert Parrott8 Fridays, beginning January 169:00AM - 12:00PM

A comprehensive survey of hand building and wheel throwing, with an emphasis on form, function, and development of personal style. Beginners will learn the basics of form-ing and glazing, intermediate and advanced students will be challenged to work toward more refined products and difficult forms. Fee payable with tuition $30.00.



BEGINNER SEWING 101

Phillip Alexander8 Wednesdays, beginning January 149:30AM - 12:30PM

Learn the basic skill of garment construction through a complete working knowledge of the sewing machine. Practice sewing straight, curved, pointed and squiggly lines. Basic hand sewing techniques, seam details and finishes, zipper closures, button application and buttonhole construction in samples fabrics. Fee payable with tuition $10.00.


BASIC FASHION DRAWING

Phillip Alexander8 Wednesdays, beginning January 141:30 - 3:30PM

Teaches students to understand, analyze, and draw the female fashion figure, front, turned, and back views. Students learn how to com-municate their design ideas in a fashion sketch through garment details, silhouettes, and color theory.

Fee payable with tuition $ 12.00.


HAT MAKING [workshop]

Nora Swan and Sam StoneSaturday - Sunday, March 28 - 2910:00AM - 4:00PM

Classic millinery techniques including block-ing a felt hat, wiring the brim and finishing. Learn trimming techniques: ribbonwork,feather work, making silk bows and work-ing with veiling. Make a complete hat of your own design. Source-list for purchasing supplies. Fee payable with tuition $35.00.



FROM FORM TO FOOD

Deborah Staub Luft8 Mondays, beginning January 127:00 - 10:00PM

�is is a class for students who see pots and think food. Students will learn wheel throw-ing, designing and glazing techniques with an eye to the function of the pot. Sometimes the function of the pot is to open the potter to the sheer power and element of unpredictability inherent to the firing process, so students will participate in a “last- class raku firing.” Fee payable with tuition $ 30.00.


EXPRESSION IN CLAY

David Frank8 Tuesdays, beginning January 136:30 - 9:30PM

Expressyourselfmakingawidevarietyofpot-tery forms. Both hand building and throwing skillswill be used.Extra attentionwill bespent on decoration with clay, slips, and glazes.Alllevelsofexperiencearewelcomed.Fee payable with tuition $30.00.


CERAMIC SCULPTURE

Lisa Wolkow8 Wednesdays, beginning January 149:30AM - 12:30PM

Opentostudentswithclayexperience.Forexperiencedstudentswhowouldliketoworksculpturally in clay, taking full advantage of everythingthataceramicsstudiocanoffer.Studentswillbeintroducedtowaysofexperi-menting, working and thinking as sculptors, as well as techniques for constructing forms, building surfaces and firing. Students with a background in wheelwork may want to explorehandbuildingskillsinconjunctionwith thrown forms. Fee payable with tuition $30.00.


HOW TO MAKE POTTERY

Anita Griffith8 Wednesdays, beginning January 146:00 - 9:00PM

Learn about pottery shapes and uses, from cups, bowls and plates to vases, bottles and teapots.Freedomofexpressionisencouraged.Beginners will make pottery on the potter’s wheel or with hand building techniques. Intermediate and advanced students will design independent projects with guidance and demonstrations from instructor. Glaze and surface design are a part of this class. Fee payable with tuition $30.00.


DRAWING

BASIC DRAWING

Karen Bartone8 Wednesdays, beginning January 1410:00AM - 12:30PM

Learn how to depict objects through un-derstanding proportion, perspective and placement using pencil, charcoal and pastels. Students will learn to achieve volume through the use of light and dark values, beginning with basic shapes and advancing to still life. More advanced students may bring pastels to first class.


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FIBER

QUILT EXPLORATIONS

Claudia Mathison6 Mondays, beginning January 129:30AM - 12:30PM

Let’s get quilting! Here’s the opportunity to begin the quilt you’ve been dreaming about sewing. Students will learn basic patchwork/quilting techniques as well as color selection anddesign choices, exploring a variety ofquilt styles and processes. It will be helpful to have basic machine sewing skills prior to class. Students who have an unfinished quilt project they’d like to complete are welcome tojointheclass,share/exchangeideasanduseGAC machines. Fee payable with tuition $25.00.


PRINTING ON FABRIC

Claudia Mathison6 Mondays, beginning January 121:00 - 3:00PM

Exploredifferentways toprint anddiffer-ent surfaces to print on. Handmade rubber stamps and stencils as well as leaves and found objects will be used to print on simple table runners, aprons, pillows or a project of your choice. Bring a yard or more of cotton and or linen fabric. Material list will be provided on the first day of class. Machines available for sewing. Fee payable with tuition $10.00.


CALL TO ARTISTSMore information at guilfordartcenter.org (Opportunities > Call to Artists)

TEAPOTS, VESSELS, FLAGONS & FLASKSExplorewhatisnewandvitalabouttheformofthepourablecontainer.ExhibitDates:May 15-June 14, 2015.EntryDeadline:March16,2015

CRAFT EXPO 2015Guilford Art Center is seeking contem-porary craft artists to participate in Craft Expo2015,oneoftheoldestandfinestoutdoor craft shows in the northeast. 40 entryfee;$60latefee.Dates:July17-19,2015.EntryDeadline:January11,2015See www.zapplication.org

Anita Griffith

GLASS

STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS

Jaime Kriksciun8 Thursdays, beginning January 156:30 - 9:00PM

Learn the art of stained glass using the cop-per foil technique made popular by Louis ComfortTiffany.Studentswillcompleteonestained glass panel throughout the course and leave with the tools and the ability to complete future works on their own. Kit fee of $85.00 due to instructor upon �rst class. Additional glass purchased separately.


LAMP WORKED GLASS BEADS [workshop]

Stephanie MaddalenaSaturday - Sunday, January 17 - 1810:00AM - 4:00PM

Students will learn to use a torch to melt glass rods, creating personalized colorful beads. Many decorating techniques will be demonstrated, including enamels, metal foils, flowers and more. Fee payable with tuition $25.00.


METALS

METALS: BEYOND BASICS

Linda Edwards8 Tuesdays, beginning January 139:30AM - 12:30PM

Open to students with previous metalsmith-ing experience.This class is structured forthe student with previous metalsmithing experience.Focuswillbeonenrichingdesignvocabulary and addressing artistic intent. Stu-dentswhowishtoexpandtheirdesignskillsmay participate in demonstrations and spe-cializedexercises,whileotherstudentsmaychoose to investigate independent concepts. Creativity and personal style are encouraged. Bring a sketch book to class. Fee payable with tuition $30.00.


JEWELRY & METALSMITHING

Linda EdwardsSession A: 8 Tuesdays, beginning

January 13, 6:30 - 9:30PMSession D: 8 Thursdays, beginning

January 15, 9:30AM - 12:30PM

Learn through demonstration, discussion, and hands on, how to create works of art made of fine metals. From jewelry to small sculpture, students will be introduced to the tools and techniques to manipulate copper, brass and silver. Learn sawing, filing, cold connections, soldering, surface textures,forming, fabricating, stone setting, and fin-ishing. Guidance will be given to encourage creativity and develop design skills. �is class isofferedtothebeginneraswellasthemoreadvanced student. Please be sure to attend the first class and bring a note book and writing utensil. Fee payable with tuition $30.00.


JEWELRY & METALSMITHING

Lanette BarberSession B: 8 Wednesdays, beginning

January 14, 9:30AM - 12:30PMSession C: 8 Wednesdays, beginning

January 14, 6:30 - 9:30PM

Learn through demonstration, discussion, and hands on, how to create works of art made of fine metals. From jewelry to small sculpture, students will be introduced to the tools and techniques to manipulate copper, brass and silver. Students will learn sawing, filing, cold connections, soldering, surface textures,forming,fabricating,stonesetting,and finishing. Other techniques will be intro-duced according to class interest. Guidance will be given to encourage creativity and develop design skills. Bring a notebook. Fee payable with tuition $30.00.


DISCOVER PRECIOUS METAL CLAY [workshop]

Nancy KarpelSunday, February 810:00AM - 3:30PM

It looks like clay, but is actually pure silver in an organic binder, and requires no previ-ousjewelry-makingexperience.Learnbasictechniques for forming, surface texturing,firing, and finishing PMC, and have the opportunity to finish and take home your unique pieces of silver jewelry. Great for beginners, jewelry students, clay artists, bead makers,andothers!Materialsfeeofapprox.$100.00*includesPMC,useoftools,sup-plies, and handouts is payable to instructor inclass.*CostofPMCfluctuateswiththemetals market


MOKUME GANE [workshop]

Eric BurrisFriday, - Sunday, March 20 - 2210:00AM - 4:00PM

Open to studentswithmetals experience.�rough a series of demonstrations, learn a low tech, low cost, and efficient method to making traditional diffusion bonded mokume gane. Participants will learn how to make patterned sheet metal and then fabricate a seamless hollow ring utilizing the washer method. $50.00 material fee payable to the instructor.


PAINTING

EXPRESS THE BEAUTY AROUND YOU

McCrady Axon6 Mondays, beginning February 29:30AM - 12:30PM

Part biography, part imagination, this class teaches a specific set of skills for painting in acrylic on paper or canvas. Class includes exercises for developing figural skills, andsketching from our environment as reference for landscape and interiors. Paintings can be put together to form a narrative as an artists book or as a group to hang on the wall.


CONTEMPORARY PAINTING & DRAWING

McCrady Axon6 Mondays, beginning February 26:30 - 9:30PM

Begin anew or continue painting and draw-ing skills in acrylic, oils, or pastel. Instructor’s philosophy is to enhance students’ natural visual abilities, and tooffer a complementof specific new skills to utilize for individual results.Westartwithquick‘exercise’paint-ings of vividly colored still life and scenes of your choice. Learn new color, problem solving, painterly layering, glazing and brush techniques, and better composition. Plenty of studio painting time is finished with critique at the end of class.


EXPERIMENTING WITH PAINTING

Leonard Moskowitz8 Tuesdays, beginning January 139:30AM - 12:30PM

In this unique course, students of all levels will be introduced to new approaches to painting, including simplifying and trans-forming what we see into large shapes of light and dark. We will investigate how to recreate a sense of space through the use of warm and coolcolorsandexperimentwithcollageandpainted collage. �rough demonstrations andindividualguidance,wewillexploreanddevelop our own visual language. Any paint medium may be used.


WATERCOLOR YOUR GARDEN

McCrady Axon6 Tuesdays, beginning February 31:00 - 4:00PM

Fresh, nuanced color, compositional use of white space, and calligraphic mark mak-ing are the elements that make inspiring watercolors. It is a classical pastime to the English, who love to document the garden isle they inhabit. Watercolor is a process and a method, and once you learn the mechanics youcanproceedtotheexpressionofspiritedpaintings of vitality while documenting the favorite elements of your environment.


ABSTRACT PAINTING

Dolph LeMoult8 Wednesdays, beginning January 141:00 - 3:00PM

Renderthoughtsandexpressionsindifferentand exceptionalways by reducing imagesto their basic components of light, plane, and shadow, creating visual images that are uniquely their own statement.


BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING

Adam Bernard8 Wednesdays, beginning January 146:30 - 9:30PM

�is class will cover basic oil painting tech-niques as well as discussions on composition, design and color theory, while subject matter will be of your choice—from life, photo-graphs or a combination of both. Students will also have the opportunity to build a stretcher and stretch their own canvas. We will be using water soluble oil paint for this class, however traditional oil paint may be used if the student prefers.


Eric Burris

SAVE THE DATE4th Annual Art of the CocktailThursday, February 26, 6 - 9pm

Join us for this great event,celebrating creative mixology

and fine art. More details to follow!

SKETCH & PAINT WITH THE GREAT MASTERS

Julia Rogoff9 Thursdays beginning January 89:30AM - 12:30PM

Open to students with prior drawing and painting experience.Develop your ownimage side by side with a transcription of a similar image by a great (classical or modern) master. Take a page from art history and let the great masters guide you in developing dynamic pictorial space. Two field trips to Yale Art Gallery will be included. For the first class on Jan. 8, we will meet in the museum’s lobby and visit their collection to allow you to selectapaintingtoworkfrom.Thenextclasswill also meet at the museum, and students will sketch directly from this image in pencil, in their sketchbooks. (�e museum supplies stools, if needed.) Students are encouraged to return for one more visit on their own to sketch a second version in colored pencil. Remainder of the semester will be devoted to class time in which students will develop either a direct rendition of this image, or an image more loosely inspired by the image, or both. Open to all students with prior drawing andpaintingexperience.

Tuition $243.00 Members $218.70

PAINTING FUNDAMENTALS

Julia Rogoff8 Saturdays beginning January 179:30AM - 12:30PM

�is class is for the beginning painting stu-dentorforstudentsinterestedinexploringthe fundamentals of painting from observa-tion. Working from a simple still life set-up against vivid colors, we will concentrate on developing one complete still life painting throughout the semester. Topics covered will include setting out a palette, composition, negative shape, the role of light, warm and cool colors, and near vs. far spatial relation-ships. Students should bring their own oil or acrylic paints and supplies.


SATURDAY WATERCOLORS

Instructor: Jennifer Wheeler8 Saturdays beginning January 171:00 - 4:00PM

Come and join this fun class as we learn the basics of watercolor! �is class is designed for all skill levels, but starts at the beginning withsimplecolormixingandapplicationofcolor theory. Each class builds on the last, advancing to geometric forms, still life, and botanical exploration.Discover your loveof this eye-watering beautiful medium in a relaxedenvironment!



PHOTOGRAPHYPHOTOSHOP IN ONE SITTING / MADE EASY [workshop]

Tung HoangSession A: Saturday, January 17,

10:00AM - 1:00PMSession B: Saturday, February 7,12:00PM - 3:00PM

For first-time and beginning Adobe Photo-shop users seeking to enhance the possibilities of their photographs. Step-by-step instruc-tion in the important tools and concepts in Photoshop. NOTES: All students must bring a laptop to class, with the free, 30-day trial of Adobe Photoshop already downloaded. Be-fore downloading, please wait to hear from Guilford Art Center. To download, go to www.adobe.com and follow instructions for the free trial of Photoshop. If you encounter difficulties, please contact the GAC or the instructor directly at [email protected] or 203-887-8366.


SCULPTUREClasses held outoors in most weather conditions. Students should dress for cold weather.

SCULPTURE IN STONE: INDEPENDENT STUDIO

Karl Kaufmann8 Saturdays, beginning January 179:00AM - 1:00PM

Sculpture in Stone is a class where students learn the basics of direct carving of stone. �is is a hands on class where students physically participate in the drilling, splitting, carving, flaming, cutting, grinding, and polishing of the stone to create sculpture.


SPECIAL INTERESTFLY TYING

Ken MacKenzie8 Thursdays, beginning January 157:00 - 9:00PM

Fishing enthusiasts learn to tie flies or im-prove their technique if they have previous experience.Thisisanadvancedclass,howeverbeginners are welcome. Materials provided for in-class tying and sources for materials will be discussed. Students will need scissors, bobbin and thread, hackle pliers and a small vise. We have “veteran students” who are glad to share. A materials list will be provided in advance for the specific flies to be tied in class.


ART NIGHT OUT [workshops]

McCrady Axon

Drawing In Charcoal and Pastels Thursday, February 5, 7:00 - 9:30PM

Drawing With Brushes And PaintsThursday, February 12, 7:00 - 9:30PM

Painting In AcrylicThursday, February 19, 7:00 - 9:30PM

Painting In WatercolorThursday, February 26, 7:00 - 9:30PM

Come enjoy one or more of these single-ses-sion classes, designed to introduce practical drawingandpaintingskillsinarelaxedandsocial setting.Adifferentmedium/subject,and all materials are provided each week to make a new work of art to hang on that empty wall in your great room. Easy framing method taught so each masterpiece is up on the wall in a flash. Feel free to bring your own wine or beer or refreshment.


BEADED FUN FRIDAYS [workshop]

Marcy LaBella

Earrings WorkshopFriday, January 23: 6:30 - 9:30PM

Bracelet WorkshopFriday, February 27: 6:30 - 9:30PM

Even those who have never worked with beads or made jewelry before will be able to create beautiful bead and wire jewelry in these fun and relaxing classes. Learn basic handtools and learn some basic hammering and texturingskills.Feelfreetobringyourownwine or beer or refreshment. Fee payable with tuition $15.00.


FRIDAY NIGHT ART: POTTERY [workshop]

Claudia SchiavoneSession A: Friday, January 23,

6:30 - 9:30PM Session B: Friday, February 27,

6:30 - 9:30PMSession C: Friday, March 27,

6:30 - 9:30PM

Join us for one or for all three of these fun introductory evenings in the pottery studio. Create a unique one-of-a-kind bowl or plate using simple techniques working with clay. Various tools and engobes will be used to addtextureandcolor.Comehavefunwithfriends and get a little messy. All levels are welcome. Feel free to bring your own wine or beer or refreshment.


FRIDAY FIBER [workshops]

Claudia Mathison

A Patchwork Pillow WorkshopFriday, January 23, 6:30 - 9:30PM

Printing On Fabric & PaperFriday, February 27, 6:30 - 9:30PM

Sew A Patchwork PotholderFriday, March 27, 6:30 - 9:30PM

Have you wanted to sew home accessories ortryyourhandattextiledesignbutdidn’thavethetime?Inthesethreerelaxedeveningworkshops, you’ll learn easy projects along with basic machine sewing techniques. No sewingexperienceisnecessaryandallmateri-als will be proved. Feel free to bring your own wine or beer or refreshment. Fee payable with tuition $5.00.


JOOMCHI & BEYOND [workshop]

Jiyoung ChungSaturday - Sunday, February 28 - March 110:00AM - 4:00PM

Joomchi is a unique Korean traditional way ofmakingtexturedhandmadepaperbyusingwater,andeagerhands.Thisworkshopoffersthe opportunity to become acquainted with its history, practice and role in Korean soci-ety, as well as the hands-on techniques and reinterpreted adaptations into contemporary artform.Joomchicreatesstrong,texturalandpainterly surfaces by layering and agitating Hanji (Korean mulberry papers). Its usages are diverse and it can be incorporated into surface design, collage, new way of drawing, wearable, unconventional body ornament or sculpturalobject:2D&3Deitherfunctionalor fine art oriented. Fee payable with tuition $30.00.


WEAVING

FLOOR LOOM WEAVING

Lucienne CoifmanSession A: 8 Tuesdays,

beginning January 139:00AM - 12:00PM

FLOOR LOOM WEAVING

Linda EdwardsSession B: 8 Saturdays, beginning January

17, 9:30AM - 12:30PM

Beginning students will create a sampler using plain and patterned weaves. Learn to select material, wind a warp, dress a loom and some finishing techniques. Continuing students receive guidance in projects of their choice.Beginnerssamplerfeeof$12.00pay-able in class. Bench time available.


AGES 2 ½+

CREATIVE LITTLE HANDS

Claudia Mathison6 Tuesdays, beginning January 139:30AM - 11:00AM

With winter as our theme, we’ll create seasonal crafts using squishy clay, texturalpapers, paints and more. Time for stories and music in a warm and nurturing environment.


EXPERIENCE ART!

Claudia Mathison6 Thursdays, beginning January 159:30AM - 11:30AM

With Winter as our theme we’ll create hi-bernating clay animals, snow people, felt puppets,glitteringsnowglobes,mixmediaigloos, and more! Time for stories, music and snacks.


AGES 5+

EXPLORATORY ART

Marcy LaBella8 Mondays, beginning January 124:00 - 5:30PM

In a studio arts format through a series of instructor guided projects, students will try a little bit of everything in this art class for the younger set. Clay, paint, pastels, collage, fiber arts and more! Projects follow a seasonal theme and allow children to experience awide variety of art mediums.


MEET THE MET

Amy Peters8 Wednesdays, beginning January 144:00 - 5:30PM

With more than two millions objects, New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world’s great treasures. Every year,morethansixmillionartloversvisitthemuseum to view the museum’s collections which span almost 6,000 years of cultural history. Learn about the artists and artwork displayed at the Met and then make art in the styles of those artists. Students will have the opportunity to create on canvas, sculpt with clay (which will then be fired and glazed), illustrate with pastels, and paint with watercolors and acrylics, along with other activities. Fee payable with tuition $5.00.


CLAY PLAY

Betsy Chichester8 Thursdays, beginning January 154:00 - 5:30PM

We will make a mug and bowl to use for a warm breakfast on a chilly day. Learn basic hand building techniques, coil, slab, and pinchwhile experimentingwith differentclays and receive glazing instruction. Bring a smock or wear old clothes.


LACY CLAY HEARTS [workshop]

Betsy ChichesterSaturday, January 3110:00AM - 11:30AM

Students will learn hand building techniques while making a Valentine heart dish from terracotta clay. We will use lace and engobes to decorate before they are fired in the kiln.


CLAY ARCHITECTURE & ACROBATS

McCrady Axon5 Saturdays, beginning February 79:00AM - 11:30AM

Learn to build structures out of clay that look like houses and dwellings, both real and imaginative! We will create acrobats, horses with plumes and dancing dogs…everything that makes a circus. All clay pieces will be fired in a kiln and you will have the oppor-tunity to glaze them colorfully.


WINTER SNOW BABIES [workshop]

Betsy ChichesterSaturday, February 2110:00AM - 11:30AM

Children will have fun listening to a story about animals camouflaged for the winter. �en they will learn to create snow babies out of white air drying clay.


AGES 6+SUPERHEROES AND ALIENS

Sally Tucker-Levy8 Mondays, beginning January 124:00 - 6:00PM

Does your child like super heroes or space creatures? �is is the class for them! Each student will create art pieces based on his/her favoritecharacter:lightsabers,shields,superhero masks and more! A “super” fun class!


AGES 7+

WEAVING WONDERS

Claudia Mathison8 Mondays, beginning January 124:00 - 6:00PM

Weave beautiful baskets, colorful blankets, belts and more! Turn colorful yarn and natural reed into one of a kind works of art. Basic weaving skills will be taught as well as basketry techniques. Small table looms will be used for yarn weaving. Fee payable with tuition $10.00.


RECYCLE/UPCYCLE

Sally Tucker-Levy4 Wednesdays, beginning January 144:00 - 6:00PM

If you can dream it you can create it! In this class the focus is creating art out of items that were tossed, found and ready to be up cycled. We will reuse, and transform them in to beautiful works of art while learning about how we can help the environment around us! Come and enjoy the fun! Each student will bring home a new project each week!


SCULPTURAL ART

Marcy LaBella8 Thursdays, beginning January 154:00 - 6:00PM

Create sculptural art and 3D objects using paper, plaster, clay, fiber and recycled mate-rials. Students will paint, collage, oil pastel, water color and glaze to make both art pieces and usable functional play things.


INTRO TO CLAY

Justin Gerace8 Fridays, beginning January 164:00 - 6:00PM

�is class will center on the awesome proper-ties of clay and its possibilities. Students will get dirty and bend, tear, twist, shape, mold, scratch, impress, cut, and pinch pieces of clay to form functional and non functional pieces, which will be fired and glazed, so each student can take finished pieces home.


In the GalleryFebruary 6-March 8FACULTY EXHIBITION

Recent work by Guilford Art Center instructors in all media, highlighting the breadth of cre-ativity and range of talent of our teaching artists.

March 13-April 12SHORELINE ARTS ALLIANCE IMAGES JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

April 19-May 3GALLERY ONE GROUP SHOW

Works by artist members of this Old Saybrook-based cooperative gallery, which features the work of mid-career artists in a wide variety of media and styles, from represen-tational to abstract, in photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture and ceramics.

May 15-June 14TEAPOTS, PITCHERS, FLAGONS & FLASKS: JURIED EXHIBITION

Works in allmedia exploring theancient and vital form of the pour-able container.

GALLERY HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10AM – 4PM Sunday, 12 – 4PM.

AGES 8+

POTTERS AT WORK

Alice Chittenden6 Mondays, beginning January 124:00 - 6:00PM

We’ll spend time learning hand building methods and using the potter’s wheel. Re-turning students will get a chance to improve their skills on new projects and new students will fit right in. Everyone will have free time toexploretheirownideas.Severalfinishingand glazing techniques will be taught. Eating or drinking from a pottery piece you made yourselfwill be adelightful experience foryears to come. Class will not meet on Jan. 26 and Feb. 2


LET’S SEW A QUILT

Claudia Mathison8 Tuesdays, beginning January 134:00 - 6:00PM

Learn about the art of quilting while de-signing and sewing a colorful, cozy quilt to snuggle under this winter! Simple patchwork and tying techniques will be taught as well as embroiderystitches.Noexperiencenecessary!Fee payable with tuition $15.00.


FUN FELT ACCESSORIES

Alice Chittenden6 Tuesdays, beginning January 134:00 - 6:00PM

In this class we will focus on sewing, decorat-ing and beading items that everyone can use and enjoy. Projects include covered notepads, cell phone cases, pillow pals, Valentine’s Day decorations, bookmarks and bracelets. Come and learn a new skill. Class will not meet on Jan. 27 and Feb. 3.


DRAWING AS A BRAIN SKILL

McCrady Axon6 Tuesdays, beginning February 34:00 - 6:00PM

Drawing is a root life skill that develops prob-lem solving, depth perception, eye training in aesthetics and sensitive awareness to light. It is structural work to a new way of thinking thatopensbraindendriteandaxonpathwaysfor engineering, environmental awareness and creative design. Drawn lines in dense accumulation make paintings too, which is to say that in this class you will make works of art,notjustexercises,ofimagesfoundinstilllife, objects, the human figure and landscape.


GOOD CLEAN FUN

Sally Tucker-Levy4 Wednesdays, beginning February 114:00 - 6:00PM

Have you ever wanted to make your own lip gloss or perfume? �is is the class for you! Each child will make organic skin/body care creations with his/her own personal touch! �e class will discover how to make soap, lotion, and maybe even shampoo! Wow! �is is the ultimate kitchen chemistry! Each student will bring home a new creation! Fee payable with tuition $10.00.


DRAWING & PAINTING

Constance Manna8 Wednesdays, beginning January 144:00 - 6:00PM

Learndrawingandpaintingconcepts:line,color, shape, perspective and composition, while painting in the style of your favorite artist. Develop skills while working from observation, learn about a variety of materials throughfunexercises,discoverthebenefitsof carrying a sketchpad to record creative inspiration they find wherever they go.


2-D & 3-D SAMPLER

Alice Chittenden4 Thursdays, beginning February 124:00 - 6:00PM

Week1willbeallaboutclay;startbymakingmugs then create a sculpture of our favorite animal or person. Week two is a drawing fest with instruction using colored pencils, crayons, markers and pastels. Week three will be another sculpture week, this time withpaperandmixedmedia.Learnpaintingtechniques which can be applied to a subject of the student’s choosing.


FABULOUS ART MAKERS

Jennifer Wheeler8 Fridays, beginning January 164:00 - 6:00PM

Exploremaking3-dimensional papierma-che creatures, work with felt and stuffing to hand-sew plushies (any design you want!) and more! Use pen and ink plus paint, work with printmaking, and emboss sheet metal tomakeseveraldifferentprojects.Avarietyof interesting materials will be available to inspire and spark creativity to make projects to keep or to give as gifts. Each week will beanewsurprisewithadifferent,excitingmediumtoexplore!


PAINTING [workshop]


Inthisclasswegooutsidetheboxandcre-ate both traditional and abstract paintings. Start with observational drawing, creative markmaking,andmixedmediatechniquesto create bold works. �is class will unlock creativity with new ideas and techniques.


EXPLORE PRINTMAKING [workshop]

Marcy LaBellaSunday, March 2210:00AM - 12:30PM

�rough a series of print making processes, learntocreateexpressiveworksofart.Monoprinting, gelatin printing, block printing andmorewillbeexplored,aswellaswaystouse prints as is and to take them further and develop them into more detailed works of art.


AGES 11+BEADED JEWELRY [workshop]


Makewearableartjewelry—explorebeadandwire jewelry, memory wire bracelets, earrings and more. Learn to use basic jewelry tools such as pliers, round pliers, and wire snips safely. Students are challenged with design decisions. Fee payable with tuition $15.00.


HOMESCHOOLSCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION

Stasia Penkofflidbeck8 Wednesdays, beginning January 1410:00AM - 12:00PM

Become a Junior Scientific Illustrator! Learn techniques that will help you draw from what they see. Examine the skills neededto create accurate and pleasing drawings of natural subjects using graphite, pen and ink and colored pencils. Feel free to bring a snack to share. Fee payable with tuition $30.00.


THE POTTER’S WHEEL FOR HOMESCHOOLERS

Stasia Penkofflidbeck8 Thursdays, beginning January 1510:00AM - 12:00PM

Forstudentsages10-18withsomeexperi-ence working with clay on the potter’s wheel. Improve on techniques to create larger forms and complex pieces such as mugs withhandles, pots with lids,plus advanced glaz-ing and finishing. Feel free to bring a snack to share! Fee payable with tuition $30.00.


TEENSTEEN BLACKSMITHING

Mace VitaleSession A: 4 Wednesdays, beginning

January 7Session B: 4 Wednesdays, beginning

February 4Session C: 4 Wednesdays, beginning

March 43:30 - 5:30PM

Students will learn basic forging techniques and make several small projects such as hooks, fire pokers, and hand forged jewelry. Students will need safety glasses, leather work gloves, and should wear jeans and non-flammable cotton shirt and boots or leather shoes. Fee payable with tuition $10.00.


STAINED GLASS FOR TEENS

Jaime Kriksciun8 Thursdays, beginning January 154:00 - 6:00PM

Learn the art of stained glass using the copper foil method of construction made popular by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Students will complete one project in class. Tools pro-vided. Materials fee of $30.00 payable to instructor at the �rst class. Glass purchased separately outside of class.


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