Art/Creativity pulls from our instincts and instincts deal in shades of many colors. Creativity goes beyond black and white answers. Our teachers create an environment where students gain confidence to trust their own instincts. High standards of quality work and process is the framework used to communicate with each student at their level of development.
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SUMMER and FALL- 2012
2012 Summer classes are listed below.We are really enjoying the great new space The Studio has to offer. Whether expressing ourselves drawing, composing music, dinning on the balcony, or learning to Hula, this multi-use space is comfortable and inviting. More detailed information along with news will be sent to your email with Odyssey's annual missive. Remember to sign in on the home page if you want to be on our mailing list to receive The Studio news.
Thank you all and as always, I am very much looking forward to this summer and the magic that accompanies these thoughtful art programs.
--------------------- Ceres
DRAWING
Session I
June 25-29
Ages 9 + 9:30 – 1pm
$145
The goal of this course is to encourage “seeing” like an artist to develop further skills. Drawing from life accurately using the fundamental skills of proportion, alignment, contour, and light and shade will be included in instruction. Large format for more expressive drawing will be encouraged. Through demonstrations, original exercises, group and one-on-one guidance, students are encouraged to realize their own strengths in drawing.
CLAY STUDIO
Session II July 2-6
Session III July 9-13
Ages 8 + 10 - 1 pm
$130; $45 materials*
Students will work both on the potter’s wheel and hand building in clay. In hand-building, we teach construction techniques including coil, slab and sculpting. At the wheel you learn basic skills like centering, coning, pulling and shaping. Attention to detail and good work is emphasized.
A 5-day camp costs $175 (a sibling attending may discount the materials fee) for use of studio facilities/tools, material, instruction and firings of the pieces made. Pieces can be picked up 7-10 business days after the end of a camp.
Students wanting extended supervised hours to work with clay may stay till 4 pm beginning Tuesday of that week. It will cost $50 additional for the week or $15 / day.
MOSAIC WORKSHOP
Session IV
July 16-20
Ages 10 + 10 – 2 pm
$220
This workshop will be a great starting point to the learning of mosaics and to create a lasting gift at the same time. During the week, we will utilize the direct method of applying tesserae, the small bits of glass used to form a mosaic. Students will learn how to cut and shape vitreous glass tiles, Italian smalti and stained glass along with which adhesive to use to create and finish a wood box to display in the home or give as a gift. The cost includes use of all tools and materials except the boxes which may be purchased ahead of time from A.C. Moore or the cigar shop downtown. Students are encouraged to bring in any favorite objects (shells, marbles, old jewelry, etc.) that they may want to incorporate into the design.
Ceres is a self taught mosaic artist and has been creating mosaics for 15 years.You may view some of her personal artwork in the biography page of this website. www.odysseyartschool.org/ceres
MUSIC MAKING
Session V
July 23-27
Ages 9 + 10 – 1pm
full description will appear soon.
Come together to compose and perform music
LETS HULA
Session VI
July 30-Aug 3
Ages 14 + (exceptions may be considered) 10-1pm
That’s right, the Hula hoop is back and more fun than ever. Join us in making and decorating our own Hula Hoops to add that personal flair. Then stay on to learn the coolest, body, belly, leg and arm moves so you can amaze your self with hula style. We will culminate this class with a street performance downtown Saratoga to show off our new skills. Warning: Belly aches along with too much fun are serious side affects of this class.
Alexandra is an awesome Hula Hooper and she will be joining us from Vermont to instruct the class.
Community Art Project Workshop
Interested students can participate in a community art project from its conception to its completion. Using their own developed criteria, students will design and install a mosaic mural. For more information click here.
Cost $10 per hour
Instruction in throwing on the wheel, handbuilding, and glazing available for ages 12 and up.
Cost includes one on one instruction. Includes use of tools, studio equipment, and shelf space for work in progress. Ten pounds of clay is included with initial lesson, after that $1 per pound and includes bisque firing.
We love to teach adults as well. Let us know your interests and we will work something out. If you can get two or more girlfriends to join you then you can pay group rates. Or try the Fall Clay class.
Payment is due on or before the first day of class. Personal checks are accepted. I am not accepting MASTERCARD or VISA at this time.
Any missed classes are to be made up before the end of a session.
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!
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Studentsmay participate in a community art project from its conception to its completion. Using their own developed criteria, students will collaborate to design and create a mosaic mural. AHCGroup is the local, global business firm sponsoring the project.
The firms link is www.AHCGroup.com. You can refer also to www.worldincbook.com for a sense of their world of work which we will be encompassing in the mural.
This commision gives Odyssey the opportunity to administer students in creating an original mosaic mural for a local, global business. This is a great chance for Odyssey’s alumni to learn new skills associated with investigation of a real world (authentic) topic of interest.
Guidance and instruction involves the following topics:
• A history of mosaics to contemporary design
• Understanding high stakes when creating art for permanent exhibition.
• Giving and receiving feedback; critiques of performances – peer review
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Facilitating presentations and public relations
• Documentation
• Job shadowing; students will observe risks that accompany all creative works in progress.
• Accountability; each student has a job to perform that will result in a real project.
Ages 14 +.
High School and College age students are encouraged to participate. It is a rare opportunity to find this level of participation in a Community Project. If you do commit, I guarantee a meaningful experience unlike any other. Look through the Public art pages in this website to learn more.
FALL/WINTER CLAY
$140 for 7 sessions ( $20 / class)
Teens and Adults only
Students at The Studio explore a wide variety of forms and methods. It is gratifying to drink your morning coffee out of a mug you threw yourself, or to serve dinner from bowls of your own design.
IThe studio will be open throughout the fall/winter for people to work with clay on Wednesday evenings from 6-9:30pm. You will learn some basics for hand building as well as how to throw on the potter’s wheel. In hand-building, we teach construction techniques including coil, slab and sculpting. At the wheel you learn basic skills like centering, coning, pulling and shaping. We also teach you how to build and fasten separate finishing pieces like handles, knobs and lids. Slip casting, burnishing, and or glazing/painting the pottery will finish the pieces..You will be working along side established artists as well as other beginners. Price includes one firing only. Glazes and second firing will be additional.
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