WINTER/SPRING 2012 CLASSES
Expanded Class Offerings and New Classroom Space
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To Register, call Cynthia at 317.873.6862
or Email: cynthiayoung@sullivanmunce.org

Acrylic and Watercolor Painting Sampler
Learn acrylic painting techniques while following the instructor step by step.

Session 1 Friday, January 13
Session 2 Friday, March 16

Instructor: Michael Scherer
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: $50
Supplies included

Oil Painting Sampler
Learn oil painting techniques while following the instructor step by step.

Session 1 Friday, January 20
Session 2 Friday, March 23

Instructor: Michael Scherer
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: $75
Supplies included

Pastel Painting Sampler
Learn pastel drawing and painting techniques while following the instructor step by step.

One Session Friday, January 27

Instructor: Cindy Leavesley
1:30 pm - 5 pm
Cost: $50
Supplies included

Clay Sampler
An excellent time for adults, who are interested in experimenting with hand-building or wheel throwing. Bring a friend (s) and have a fun Friday outing. All levels welcome. This is the perfect time to find out if you want to learn more while having fun! Cost includes two hours of studio time, clay, glazing and firing. No experience necessary. Space is limited, call in advance to reserve your spot!

Make A Cup
Session 1 Friday, January 27, 1 pm - 3 pm OR Friday, January 27, 6 pm - 8 pm
Session 2 Friday, February 24, 1 pm - 3 pm OR Friday, February 24, 6 pm - 8 pm
Spin A Bowl
Session 1 Friday, March 30, 1 pm - 3 pm OR Friday, March 30, 6 pm - 8 pm
Session 2 Friday, April 27, 1 pm - 3 pm OR Friday, April 27, 6 pm - 8 pm

Instructor: Soyong Kang Partington
Cost: $50
Supplies included

Artist Trading Cards (Age 12 – Adult)
Artist trading cards are miniature works of art about the same size as modern baseball cards. They can be used for more than trading and collecting. They can be framed or displayed on easels. They are so much fun to make!

Session 1 Tuesday, January 24 OR Saturday, February 11

Session 2 Tuesday, April 17 OR Saturday, May 5

Instructor: Linda Snyder
Noon - 3 pm
Cost: $30/$55 (member/non-member)
Optional Materials Student May Bring:
Collage Materials, Ink or Stamps

African Paper Bead Making
You will learn the art of African bead making. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and waist bracelets were traditionally made for tribal rituals, but now women are making them to sell for income for their families.
Paper bead making is a great recycling project!

Session 1 Tuesday, February 21 OR Saturday, March 3

Session 2 Tuesday, April 10 OR Saturday, May 19

Instructor: Linda Snyder
Noon - 3 pm
Cost: $30/$55 (member/non-member)
All supplies are furnished.

Beginner Bridge
Easy, fast way to learn bridge. No pressure-we have fun! We introduce things slowly and have fun. Get some friends or your spouse to join you. (If you would like to set up a class of 4-8 people and set your own schedule, please call Teresa at 873-3905.)

One Session January 12 - February 16 (6 weeks)

Instructor: Teresa Hutchinson
Thursdays, 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost: $75/$100 (member/non-member)

Beginning Bridge
Easy, fun way to learn bridge. Schedule is flexible, so if you have a group of four or more, we can accommodate your preferred time.

One Session January 12 - February 16 (6 weeks)

Instructor: Teresa Hutchinson
Thursdays, 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost: $75/$100 (member/non-member)

Beginning Drawing
This beginning course will use concepts from “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” by Betty Edwards. It is a perfect class for those who are nervous about taking a drawing course, as well as students who want to increase their knowledge of drawing realistically. We will begin with still lifes and drawing from photographs, and progress to drawing from a live model.

Session 1 January 23 - March 12 (8 weeks)
Session 2 March 26 - May 21 (no class April 2 due to ZCS Spring Break) (8 weeks)

Instructor: John McKee
Mondays, 1 pm - 3 pm
Cost: $120/$145 (member/non-member) Supplies additional

Techniques and Composition in Acrylic and Watercolor Painting
Learn the many acrylic painting techniques such as impasto, glazing and watercolor! Experiment with a variety of mediums for numerous effects. Learn the basics of good composition within the painting. Students will work at their own pace.

Session 1 January 23 - March 12 (8 weeks)
Session 2 March 26- May 21 (8 weeks) (no class April 2 due to ZCS Spring Break)

Instructor: Mike Scherer
Mondays, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: $235/$260 (member/non-member)
Supplies additional

Beginning/Intermediate Oil Painting
This beginning/intermediate oil painting class allows students to paint their chosen subjects such as still life, landscape, portrait, etc., while learning and experimenting with different oil painting techniques. Demonstrations will be given on a variety of these techniques. Students will work at their own pace.

Session 1 January 23 - March 12 (8 weeks)
Session 2 March 26- May 21 (8 weeks) (no class April 2 due to ZCS Spring Break)

Instructor: Mike Scherer
Mondays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $235/$260 (member/non-member)
Supplies additional

Plein Air Painting Principles in the Studio
Award winning artist Mary Ann Davis will show students how to apply plein air principles in the studio. Students will work with photos or plein air sketches. Emphasis will be placed on simplifying compositions, color and values. Pastel or oil welcome. See Mary Ann’s work at www.madavisart.com

One Session January 17 - February 28 (6 weeks) (no class February 14 due to Instructor commitment)

Instructor: Mary Ann Davis
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: $235/$260 (member/non-member)
Supplies additional.

Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor and Acrylic Painting
Beginning watercolor/acrylic class allows students to paint their chosen subjects such as still life, landscape, etc., while experimenting with two types of water media. Demonstrations will be given on a variety of techniques. Students will work at their own pace.

Session 1 January 16 - February 20 (6 weeks)
Session 2 March 5 - April 16 (no class April 2 due to ZCS Spring Break) (6 weeks)

Instructor: John P. Hanks
Mondays, 6 pm - 8 pm
Cost: $180/$205 (member/non-member)
Supplies additional.

Art Sampler
This is for non-artists and artists alike who would like to experiment with different media or to explore and develop their creative spirit. If you have no experience with art at all or are just looking to expand your horizons, this class is for you! A different media will be introduced each week such as pastel, collage, paint, ink, printmaking and more!

Session 1 January 26- March 1 (6 weeks)
Session 2 March 15 - April 26 (6 weeks) (no class April 5 due to ZCS Spring Break)

Instructor: Cindy Leavesley
Thursdays, 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: $180/$205 (member/non-member) Supplies Included
Supplies included.

Ceramics for All Levels
Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery! Each class will have a demonstration with helpful tips. Students will work on the wheel to learn the basic skills like centering, throwing bowl and cylinder forms. Students are encouraged to progress and experiment at their own speed. Students will have the opportunity to glaze and fire their work. Studio safety and etiquette will be reinforced throughout the class. 25 pounds of clay included in the class fee and basic tools are provided in the studio.

Session 1 January 25 - March 14 (8 weeks)
Session 2 April 11 - May 30 (8 weeks)

Instructor: Soyong Kang-Partington
Wednesdays, 1 pm - 3 pm
Cost: $220/$245
Lab Fee: $50

Ceramics for Beginners
This class is designed for students with some, very little or no experience. Beginners will start the class with fundamentals of making cups, bowls and plates then move on to wheel. Intermediate/advanced students will be learning more advanced functional and decorative projects such as dinnerware, lidded jars and casseroles, goblets and two-piece vases and more! 25 pounds of clay included in the class fee, basic tools are provided in the studio.

Session 1 January 25 - March 14 (8 weeks)
Session 2 April 11 - May 30 (8 weeks)

Instructor: Soyong Kang-Partington
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: $220/$245 (member/non-member)
Lab Fee: $50

All Level Ceramics
This class is for those that feel comfortable centering, pulling basic forms and want to expand those skills. In this class, students will continue to build on the basics od wheel throwing the cylinder and bowl forms. Students will also learn new skills including handles, manipulating clay and throwing more advanced forms. Each class will have a demonstration with helpful tips. Students are encouraged to progress and experiment at their own speed. Students will have the opportunity to glaze and fire their own work. 25 pounds of clay is included in the class fee and basic tools are provided in the studio.

Session 1 January 26 - March 15 (8 weeks)
Session 2 April 12 - May 31 (8 weeks)

Instructor: Soyong Kang-Partington
Thursdays, 1 pm - 3 pm
Cost: $220/$245 (member/non-member)
Lab Fee: $50

The Art of Felt Making – Vest to Jacket
Felt is humankind’s first fiber. It starts with nothing more than a loose cloud of wool. Using only warm, soapy water and skillful manipulation, the wool can be transformed into beautiful and useful felt art wearable's and sculptures.

One Session February 3 - March 9 (6 weeks)

Instructor: Paula R. Scott-Frantz
Fridays, 2 pm - 5 pm
Cost: $120/$145 (member/non-member)*
Lab Fee: $40

Student Supply List: Rubber Gloves, 2 Towels, 1 Plastic Bag, 1 Smock.
Students should be aware that we will be using wool, ivory soap and hot water in the felting process. This class requires some experience in felt making and some sewing experience.
*Each student will need several yards of pre-felt and roving. Participants may purchase materials from instructor the first day of class for a $40.00 material fee.

Class One: Your sleeveless vest will need incredible pockets to enhance the outside. Using different color combinations, design elements and textures we will create beautiful 3-D hollow form pockets. Pockets will be sewn to your vest when it is completed.
Class Two: Creating a felt sample. We will make a sample to understand the layers involved in creating the vest. This makes the vest sturdier, more durable and less likely to pill.
Class Three: Closures. We will look at and decide on the creation of unique closures for the sleeveless vest. Our closures maybe dreadlocks, toggles or felt buttons.
Class Four: Laying out the vest. Learn to lay out each important layer of wool and cloth. For those who don't sew, we will discuss pattern-less sewing.
Class Five: Begin the felting process. Students may be required to finish the felting/fulling process at home.
Class Six: Finishing your sleeveless jacket. Stitching seams, adding pockets and closures.

Serger Basics
Do you own a serger? Do you want to learn how to use it? The primary reason one buys a serger is to make garments look polished…more professional. Sergers eliminate that homemade look by cleanly finishing seam allowances. Plus…sergers are better than sewing machines for knit fabric. Topics include: how to thread & operate your serger, needles, tension adjustment, seam finishes, when to use a sewing machine & when to use a serger, thread choices, curves, corners and patterns. Children, grade 5 & above, welcome if accompanied by an adult. Must have a serger in good working order. Does your serger need repair?
Contact Cindy for advice. sew_handy@yahoo.com

One Day Saturday, February 4

Instructor: Cindy Baker
Cost: $60/$85 (member/non-member)
Bring to class: Serger, instruction manual, extra machine needles, extension cord and sewing basket.

Teen Drawing and Painting
This class will focus on developing and strengthening drawing skills with a series of fun exercises using classical techniques to train the eye and hand to work in harmony. Learn the concept of enhancing drawings using watercolor washes and colored pencils. We will work from photographs and life.

Session 1 January 24 - February 28 (6 weeks)
Session 2 March 13 - April 24 (6 weeks) (no class
April 3 due to ZCS Spring Break)

Instructor: Cindy Leavesley
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Cost: $180/$205 (member/non-member)
Bring to Class: Sketchbook

Teen Ceramics (12-18 years old)
Working with clay helps develop coordination, concentration and teaches children how to transform ideas into creative expression. They will learn many different kinds of techniques, such as: pinch method, coiling, slab work, cartooning, abstract work, and various textural applications. Students will learn how to sculpt animals and people. As the class proceeds, they will be gaining knowledge about the materials they use and kiln operation. We have small class sizes. Class fee includes materials, glazes and firings. No experience necessary.

Session 1 January 26 - March 1 (6 weeks)
Session 2 April 12 - May 17 (6 weeks)

Instructor: Soyong Kang-Partington
Thursdays, 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost: $170/$195 (member/non-member)
Lab Fee: $35

OR

Session 1 January 28 - March 3 (6 weeks)
Session 2 April 14 - May 19 (6 weeks)

Instructor: Soyong Kang-Partington
Saturdays, 2 pm - 4 pm
Cost: $170/$195 (member/non-member)
Lab Fee: $35

Art for Tots! (3-4 years old)
Children will explore the exciting world of art. Each week we will explore a different media such as clay, painting, pastels and more! Grandparent, parent or other adult required to attend with child.

Session 1 January 26 - March 1 (6 weeks)

Session 2 April 12 - May 17 (6 weeks)

Instructor: Cindy Leavesley
Thursdays, 3 pm - 4 pm
Cost: $60/85 (member/non-member)
Supplies included.

KIDZ Make ART (5-8 years old)
Children will learn to use a variety of different media and techniques to create arts and crafts based on animals and plants while learning about nature. Pastel, paint, clay, found objects, watercolor and paper will be used to explore drawing, painting, sculpture and collage. Each week we will talk about a different subject where children will learn art history in a fun and relevant way. We will visit the current exhibit, Remembered Light, here at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center during class and the session will conclude with an art show and party.

Session 1
January 24 - February 28 (6 weeks)

Session 2
March 13 - April 24 (6 weeks) (no class April 3 due to ZCS Spring Break)

Instructor: Cindy Leavesley
Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 6 pm
Cost: $100/$125 (member/non-member)
Supplies included.

Mini Masters (8-11 years old)
Learn about a different master artist and a new art technique each week! Students will be exploring action painting, impressionist painting, pastel, sculptures and much more!

Session 1
January 26- March 1 (6 weeks)

Session 2
March 15 - April 26 (6 weeks) (no class April 5 due to ZCS Spring Break)

Instructor: Cindy Leavesley
Thursdays, 4:30 pm - 6 pm
Cost: $100/$125 (member/non-member)
Supplies included.

Parent/Child Pottery
This class is designed for parents and children ages 5 and up to learn to make pots together. This will be a great opportunity to bond with your child while being creative. Instruction includes throwing on the wheel and hand building projects with slab, coil, and sculpture techniques. No experience necessary.

Session 1 January 28 - March 3 (6 weeks)
Session 2 April 14 - May 19 (6 weeks)

Instructor: Soyong Kang-Partington
Saturdays, 9:30 am - 11 am
Cost: $190/$215 member/non-member per Parent/Child Team
Lab Fee: $35

Ceramics for Youth (6-11 years old)
Working with clay helps develop coordination, concentration and teaches children how to transform ideas into creative expression. They will learn many different kinds of techniques, such as: pinch method, coiling, slab
work, cartooning, abstract work, and various textural applications. No experience necessary.

Session 1 February 1 - March 7 (6 weeks)
Session 2 April 11 - May 16 (6 weeks)

Instructor: Soyong Kang-Partington
Wednesdays, 4:30 pm - 6 pm
Cost: $170/$195 (member/non-member)
Lab Fee: $35

OR

Session 1 January 28 - March 3 (6 weeks)
Session 2 April 14 - May 19 (6 weeks)

Instructor: Soyong Kang-Partington
Saturdays, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cost: $170/$195 (member/non-member)
Lab Fee: $35

SPRING BREAK CAMP April 2 - April 6, 2011

How Artists See
Discover how artists see things: Cities, Families, Heroes, People, Weather, Animals and More! Based on the series of books
How Artists See by Colleen Carroll. Students will be drawing, painting, printmaking, collaging and more!

Ages 7-11
9am-5pm (Monday – Friday)
$210/235
(member/non-member)
snack provided: bring sack lunch

Ages 4-6
2:30 -5pm (Monday - Friday)
$105/130 (member/non-member)
snack provided

GENERAL INFORMATION

Students enrolled in a class may use the 2D studio during open studio hours twice a month for no charge. Open studio schedule will be provided to students on the first day of classes.

The art center has the right to cancel classes due to lack of enrollment.

Students wishing to cancel their registration must do so 7 days before class starts or registration fee will be forfeited. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Meet the Instructors

Mary Ann Davis - Mary Ann Davis was born in Indianapolis in 1954 and has lived here her entire life. She works in an impressionist style with oil or pastel. Davis’ compositions are filled with vibrant color, movement and vitality. Her work captures the ever-changing color of nature using impressionistic elements.
Mary Ann is a signature member of the American Impressionist Society and has been featured in numerous juried shows and has won regional and national awards for her work, including Best of Show at Indiana’s First Brush of Spring Paint Out. Davis earned her BFA from Herron School of Art and is represented by galleries across the country, which can be found at www.MaDavisArt.com.

Cindy Baker - Cindy began serious sewing in 1983 when she wanted good quality and low cost maternity career wear. She also learned how to quilt and bought a spinning wheel that year. The quilting bug became permanent and she sold the spinning wheel. She finds hand quilting very relaxing and it is one of her favorite things to do. In addition to quilting, Cindy’s other interests include wearable art, costumes, fitting and alterations, collecting and repairing sewing machines. She has approximately 100 sewing machines.
Cindy does volunteer mending at a local nursing home and also does costume making at local theaters. She has also been a Red Cross CPR & First Aid instructor. She is a 4-H Sewing Project Leader and hosts 9 sewing workshops a year to teach children in grades 3-12 basic sewing techniques such as darts, zippers, & buttonholes. She is also a member of the Quilters’ Guild of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis chapter of the American Sewing Guild and Boone County Extension Homemakers.

John Preston Hanks - John studied art at Indiana State University and the John Herron School of Art in the 1960’s. He has been a portrait artist for 35 years, working in pencil and watercolor. He has taught painting in Carmel and Zionsville for the past 10 years. John has been a Zionsville resident since 1992.

Teresa Hutchinson - Teresa has been playing bridge since she was 9 years old and her parents needed a fourth player. Her father is 92 years old and still teaches bridge on a regular basis. Teresa has lived in Zionsville over 20 years, has three adult sons and has been married to Tom for thirty years. Teresa is active in the community and has been involved with the Ghost Walk event here at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center.

Cindy Leavesley - Cynthia Leavesley is currently enjoying life as a pastel and oil painter. At other times, she has been an art teacher, muralist, faux finisher, interior decorator and folk artist. She has studied with Robert Eberle, Elizabeth Mowry, Rosalie Nadeau, Stan Moeller, Greg Storer and Mary Jean Weber. She is a member of the Indiana Plein Air Painters where she enjoys participating in paint out events around the state. She has exhibited her work at the annual Hoosier Salon and Indian Heritage Arts exhibitions and is a juried member of the Pastel Society of America. Her work can be seen at the Hoosier Salon, and at other venues around Indianapolis as well as several locations in Maine and at her studios in Zionsville. www.cindyleavesley.com

Soyong Kang Partington - Soyong studied graphic design under the famous fabric designer, Jong Hwa Park and sculptor Jong Myung Hong at Sook Myung Women’s University in Seoul, Korea. She was told by her own parents to study graphic design in college and not ceramics because they believed that there were already too many potters in Korea. But years later, Soyong finally gave into her desire to learn ceramics and started taking ceramic classes at the Indianapolis Art Center. Since 1988 she has either taught, monitored or assisted with ceramic classes at the Indianapolis Art Center. She participates in Broad Ripple Art Fair and has frequent one woman shows at various art galleries throughout the Midwest. Her art work is shown at well-known local galleries. She is fluent in the Korean language and in English and is currenty a workshop coordinator at the World Ceramic Exposition 2001 Korea (WOCEK). www.soyong.com

Mike Scherer - Michael Scherer is a native Indiana artist. Born in Noblesville, Indiana, he was raised on a small farm about a mile south of Arcadia, Indiana. He always has had a deep admiration and love for nature and began drawing animals, plants, trees and landscapes at an early age.
After graduating from Hamilton Heights High School, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, and earned two degrees in Fine Art and Art Education. He taught art classes at St. Joan of Arc Elementary and Middle School and Cathedral High School for a number of years before he went on to work as a graphic designer for the State of Indiana at the Commission on Public Records.
During all these years he still pursued his passion of painting and sculpting artwork from nature. Recently he resigned his position with the State of Indiana after 18 years of service to paint, sculpt and teach full time. He teaches drawing and painting classes at the Indianapolis Art Center and the SullivanMunce Cultural Center in Zionsville, Indiana.