Spring 2012 Classes - Evanston Art Center

ADULT 10-WEEK CLASSES0185ACRYLICSDavid GistaWednesday 9am – 12pm2 SouthThis multi-level course offers a strong introductionto painting in which students learn about colormixing, painting techniques and composition.Each student receives one-on-one instructionand everyone is encouraged to develop personalthemes.Evanston Resident $255/Non-resident $265Class Size Limit 140255OIL PAINT FUNDAMENTALSDavid GistaWednesday 1pm – 4pm2 NorthMulti-level, some painting experience isrecommendedAn introduction to the many ways in which thephysicality of oil paint can be manipulated andenhanced. Explore cold wax medium and use oilpaint to create monoprints. Still life, interior/exteriorstudies, symbology, abstraction, and personalthemes will be explored. Come prepared to work inoil the first class. A supply list will be available.Evanston Resident $255/Non-resident $265Class Size Limit 100169THE ENSEMBLE OF THE PORTRAITKen MinamiWednesday 1pm – 4pm2 SouthThis course analyzes the drawing and color aspectsof portrait painting separately and then combinesthem into a coordinated whole. Color studies areused to map out the major color relationships andmonochrome drawings are done in preparation foreach 3-week pose. Developing a strong sense ofthe large visual impression is stressed. Ideal forpaint, pastel, and those pursuing drawing media.Ages 16+Evanston Resident $285/Non-resident $295Class Size Limit 12/one model0156SEEING THE BODY: ANATOMICAL FIGUREDRAWINGSarah KaiserWednesday 7pm - 9:30pm2 SouthThis course will give students a firm understandingof the skeleton as an architectural framework forthe human body and of human musculature as asystem for the production of motion.Evanston Resident $265/Non-resident $275Class Size Limit 12/one model0150FROM STILL LIFE TO REAL LIFEKen MinamiWednesday 7pm – 10pm3rd floor EACEdouard Manet proclaimed still life is the“touchstone” of painting. Like Manet we will studystill life set-ups to learn how to analyze colorrelationships and see the visual world in terms ofline, shape, and quality of edges. Compositionand creating from light effects will be discussedin group critiques. The class will culminate in a3-session portrait with props and a live model.Ages 16+Evanston Resident $270/Non-resident $280Class Size Limit 12, one model0272PORTRAITURE: PAINTING THECOSTUMED FIGURE “ON SET”Intermediate/AdvancedJanis Pozzi-JohnsonThursday 9:30am – 12:30pm3rd Floor EACThis multi-level course will place the costumedfigure within an interesting visual context or habitatusing a plethora of props. Contextualizing thefigure enables students to go beyond the typical,straightforward rendition of the portrait study.Strong compositional design, the development ofpainting technique and a heightened and nuancedsense of color will be addressed. Come prepared towork from the model in your chosen medium, be itdrawing or painting.Evanston Resident $300/Non-resident $310Class Size Limit 14, two models0165FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWINGJill SuttonThursday 9:30am – 12:30pm2 NorthReceive an introduction to drawing as a meansof visual investigation through the study of line,shape, form, value, texture and space. Developobservational skills and examine various drawingmedia, techniques and strategies of pictorialorganization. We’ll work from still-life set-ups,landscape, and other sources.Evanston Resident $255/Non-resident $265Class Size Limit 120126IMPRESSIONS OF LANDSCAPEKatherine HildenThursday 9:30am - 12:30pm2 SouthExperienced painters will be stimulated by topicsin composition and the power of abstraction. Thisclass also welcomes beginning students becausethe landscape genre encourages the pleasure ofplaying freely in a chosen medium--acrylic, oil,mixed media--using photographs, collages, andthe imagination. Weather permitting, in late spring;we may vote to paint outdoors on the picturesquegrounds around the Evanston Art Center.Evanston Resident $255/Non-resident $265Class Size Limit 80161WATERCOLORS:BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATELinny FreemanThursday 1pm - 4pm2 NorthJump in and express yourself through watercolorpainting. Students will learn traditional techniquesincluding wet-into-wet, dry brush, lifting, glazing,color mixing and much more. Student’s work withwatercolor paints and watercolor pencils to learnskills and techniques in order produce finishedartworks.Evanston Resident $255/Non-resident $265Class Size Limit 120186OIL PAINTING: BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATEJill SuttonThursday 1pm-4pm3rd Floor EACThis multi-level course provides students with asolid understanding of the technical and practicalaspects of oil painting. Formal and cognitiveconcerns of image making are addressed usingvarious subjects such as the still life, model andlandscape. Drawing experience is recommended.Bring 18” x 24” (or larger) piece of drawing paperand charcoal to 1st class.Evanston Resident $255/Non-resident $265Class Size Limit 16Classes without minimum enrollment are cancelled 3 days before first class.9

0288TOWARDS ABSTRACTIONAdam Benjamin FungThursday 6:30pm-9:30pm3rd floor EACOpen to all ages, students should have experiencewith painting or drawing.Learn to blur the lines between realism andabstraction in this multilevel class. Using painterlycolor, transparent glazes, stippling, masking andtaping, stencils and the texture of many mediums,build painted (or mixed media) surfaces that are atonce a realistic representation and a rich surfacethat in some manners are abstract. This class is agreat fit for students who have done some paintingbut want to push their work towards a new styleand/or create a series of related works.Evanston Resident $255/Non-resident $265Class Size Limit 120174FIGURE PAINTING & DRAWING FROM THENUDE MODELAdam Benjamin FungFriday 9:30am - 12:30pm3rd Floor EACThis class is centered on painting the nude model.Open to all skill levels, this class will provide modelsfor inspiration with a diverse range of results. UsingOil and Acrylic Paints or Drawing materials, the livemodels provide practice for direct observation,to begin an abstraction or to include in anotherpainting/environment. The instruction is focused onindividual goals with some in class demonstrationsand discussions.Evanston Resident $300/Non-resident $310Class Size Limit 17, 2 models0261TRANSPARENT WATERCOLORMichelle KoganFriday 9:30am – 12:30pm2 SouthThis class will emphasize the use of composition,color, and glazing with transparent watercolors.Students will work independently on a series ofpaintings over the session. Students will havethe option to bring in reference materials and/or still life materials for creating your owncompositions, or work from still life materialsthat the instructor provides.Evanston Resident $255/Non-resident $265Class Size Limit 12ADULT 10-WEEK CLASSES0269DRAWING & PAINTING THE PORTRAITKen MinamiSaturday 9:30am – 12:30pm3rd floor EACStudents will be directed to see how shadow andlight reveal the forms of the head and how theseindividual forms fit into a coordinated whole.For those painting or working in pastel colorrelationships will be studied to see how they tooenhance the effect of form and light. One pose willlast 3 weeks for a thorough study of the model.Ages 16+Evanston Resident $285/Non-resident $295Class Size Limit 12/one model0183MULTI-LEVEL PAINTINGRuyell HoSaturday 9:30am - 12:30pm2 SouthThis course will present an open exploration inoil painting, Informal and unstructured, the focusis on experimentation and discovery of personalstyle. Goals and formal concerns of oil paintingwill be addressed through one-on-one instruction.All levels are welcome; however, some previousexperience with oils is recommended.Evanston Resident $255/Non-resident $265Class Size Limit 100112THE ART OF ART MAKINGRuyell HoSaturday 1pm - 4pm2 SouthThis mixes media class, using traditional artmaterials as well as materials from the wildernessof post-industrial, post-consumer world thatinclude recycled and found objects. Students areencouraged to explore unorthodox materials andmethods of art making. Redefine what constitutesa work of art.Evanston Resident $255/Non-resident $265Class Size Limit 10FIBER &MATERIALSTUDIESMembership is requiredfor the following classes3650SEE THROUGH GLASSLilach SchragMonday 9:30am-12:30pmYFA SouthMarc Chagall once said that working with stainedglass is like painting with light. In this multi-levelclass you will practice cutting, foiling and solderingglass, using patterns or your own designs to paintbeautiful pictures with light.Evanston Resident $260/Non-resident $270Class Size Limit 103625BEGINNING WARM GLASSDeborah KuglerMonday 6:30pm-8:30pmWarm Glass for beginners. Begin to explore theworld of glass fusing by learning the basics ofcutting, design and construction of both functionaland wearable glass pieces. Continuing students willfurther enhance their skills by incorporating fusiblematerials and techniques e.g paint, frit, stencils andsilk screening. No experience required.Ages 15+Evanston Resident $180/Non-resident $190Class Size Limit 101055TEXTILES MEET METALS: WEARABLE ARTAshley GilreathTuesday 1:30pm – 4:30pmNoyes Jewelry StudioCreate your own pieces of wearable art workingwith both textiles and metals. Begin by makinga simple half apron, a skirt, or dress, in whatevertextile you choose and then…make a piece of(silver) jewelry to match. All skill levels welcome.Evanston Resident $240/Non-resident $250Class Size Limit 810 REGISTER TODAY: Call 847.475.5300 Fax 847.475.5330 Online www.evanstonartcenter.org

0104ALTERNATIVE SURFACESDidier NoletThursday 9:30am - 12:30pmYFA SouthIntermediate to advanced level students paint onhand-held everyday objects, either functional orsculptural. Learn to use primer and acrylic paints,mix color, and the basics of design. Start withsmall objects, such as old frames or mirrors (evenostrich eggs) that you can carry to class. Perhapswork your way up to something a little larger if youlike. Materials: Acrylic paint and objectsEvanston Resident $255/Non-resident $265Class Size Limit 62572COLLAGE AND 3-D COLLAGEShawn SargentThursday 1pm-4pmEAC MakeroomCreate mixed media collage and small objectsculptures with regular and non-traditionalmaterials—such as found objects and images,paper or fabric scraps, plastic, wire and text.Students will learn basic gluing, joining and imagetransfer techniques, and will find inspiration frommaterials, their own experiences, class critiques,demos and resources. Composition, color and newtechniques will be addressed.Evanston Resident $240 /Non-resident $250Class Size Limit 83626BEGINNING WARM GLASSDeborah Kugler & Heidi RossFriday 9:30am-11:30amWarm Glass for beginners. Begin to explore theworld of glass fusing by learning the basics ofcutting, design and construction of both functionaland wearable glass pieces. Continuing students willfurther enhance their skills by incorporating fusiblematerials and techniques e.g paint, frit, stencils andsilk screening. No experience required.Ages 15+Evanston Resident $180/Non-resident $190Class Size Limit 10ADULT 10-WEEK CLASSESJEWELRY &METALSMITHINGMembership is requiredfor the following classes3525FABRICATION TECHNIQUESRhonda StormMonday 9:30am – 12:30pmNoyes Jewelry StudioThe focus of this class is learning technique tomake it easier to create fabricated jewelry andjewelry objects. Soldering made easy: yes, it’spossible! Learn quick and improvised soldering setups, pick soldering, sweat soldering, and tips forsoldering large and small objects. Use of solderresists, (yellow ochre, china white, and white out)and heat sinks will be incorporated into this class.Learn mechanisms for movement, hinges, andclasps that enhance functionality for necklaces,bracelets, metal beads, toys and more.Evanston Resident $275/Non-resident $285Class Size Limit 10CODEMIXED MEDIA JEWELRYLindsay ObermeyerMonday 1pm - 4pmMakeroomMake beads from fabric, wool and paper.Manipulate colorful wires into fanciful flowers orabstract shapes. Use cords, ribbons and meshes.This class will introduce you to a range of mixedmedia approaches to jewelry making. We willbegin with media introductions and experimentsbefore moving onto individual projects. Greatfor beginners or those experienced who want tobroaden their material range.Evanston Resident $275/Non-resident $285Class Size Limit 103592METALSMITHING:JEWELRY AND OBJECTSNancy Sickbert-WheelerMonday 1pm – 4pmNoyes Jewelry StudioAcquire and refine skills in metalworking. Buildingon jewelry techniques of soldering, sawing, forming,stone setting and enameling, just to name a few.Individual interaction with the instructor encouragesstudents to design and construct their ownconcepts in jewelry and objects. New techniquesand materials with demonstrations, including resin,etching, and inlay are given throughout the session.Projects are given with specific techniques to beexplored and mastered. All skill levels welcomeEvanston Resident $275 / Non-resident $285Class Size Limit 103589ENAMELINGLeslie PerrinoMonday 7pm – 10pmNoyes Jewelry StudioThis beautiful art form involves sifting and layeringcolored glass onto a metalbase. Beginners learn enameling techniques andcomplete sample pieces, and then deign and makea piece of their choice. Advanced student work onmore complex projects, improving or learning newtechniques.EAC Member $275/Non-member $285Class Size Limit 143524METALSMITHING: BEYOND BASICSAshley GilreathTuesday 9am – 1pmNoyes Jewelry StudioFor the jewelry student who is comfortablewith the basics of soldering, sawing, fi ling, andpolishing, this intermediate-to-advanced classoffers the opportunity to explore more ambitioustechniques. Class members may choose to learnskills such as faceted-stone setting, hinges andmechanisms, torch-texturing, adding gold tosilver jewelry, and others.Evanston Resident $330/Non-resident $340Class Size Limit 10Classes without minimum enrollment are cancelled 3 days before first class.11

ADULT 10-WEEK CLASSES3503WAX CASTINGVirgil RobinsonTuesday 7:00pm-10:00pmNoyes Jewelry StudioAges: Adults and high school students who aretaking AP art courses.This course is designed for individuals whoare interested in lost wax casting and who areproficient in fabrication skills such as soldering,sawing and finishing. Topics covered include waxcarving, casting, bezel making, working in goldor silver, fabrication techniques, and oxidation.Students cast at least once during the term.Evanston Resident $275/Non-resident $285Class Size Limit 103540DESIGNS AND TECHNIQUESIN METAL CLAYKatie BaumWednesday 9am –12pmNoyes Jewelry StudioMetal clays are at the forefront of metal jewelryand sculpture technology, with all the ‘pizzazz’ andbeauty of ancient techniques but with the simplicityand fun of simpler creation methods. We begin withclay – malleable, smooth, and a true dimensionalblank slate. Please bring the low-fire silver clayformula of your choice to the first class, or contactthe instructor to place any orders to be brought toclass for you.Evanston Resident $275/non resident $285Class Size Limit 123597BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE JEWELRYLeslie PerrinoWednesday 7pm – 10 pmEAC NoyesThrough structured projects, beginning studentswill be introduced to basic fabrication techniques -such as sawing, soldering, filing and finishing - andbecome accustomed to working with jewelrymakingtools and equipment. The instructor maypresent demonstrations for all levels, includingforming, titanium coloration, forging, patination,etching and marriage of metals. Students shouldbe prepared to purchase a materials kit - costapproximately $60.Evanston Resident $275/Non-resident $290Class Size Limit 143526RINGS & THINGSNancy Sickbert-WheelerThursday 1pm- 4pmEAC NoyesExplore fabrication and small sculpture for yourhand. Learn techniques that can be combinedto create your own look in design from simple tocomplex, bold and beautiful. We will be working inenamel, resin, copper, brass, and silver.Evanston Resident $275/Non-resident $290Class Size Limit 103599INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED JEWELRYLeslie PerrinoThursday 7pm – 10pmEAC NoyesStudents with previous experience will beintroduced to more advanced skills while workingon projects of their choosing. Instruction will begeared toward the individual needs of the student.Demonstrations and discussion support in-classwork and experimentation are encouraged.Students should come to the first class prepared towork. (No open toed shoes in class)Evanston Resident $275 Non-resident $290Class Size Limit 143530MOVING & SHAPING: METALSMITHINGRhonda StormSaturday 9:30am – 12:30pmNoyes Jewelry StudioDesigned for all levels, this class explores thepossibilities of moving and shaping metal usinghammers and stakes. Silversmiths’ traditionalforging techniques make it possible to create linearand sculptural elements for jewelry. Bracelets, linksfor chains and tableware are suggested projects.Evanston Resident $275/Non-resident $290Class Size Limit 123502ADVANCED OPEN STUDIOSandra PetersonThere are Prerequisites for this class.Noyes Jewelry StudioParticipants in this open studio class have access tothe jewelry studio when classes are not in session todo independent study. These times are announcedat the beginning of each semester. In addition,occasional visiting artists are arranged. *This classrequires approval from instructor, 2 previous classesin jewelry studio and 1 monitored studio session.Evanston Resident $200/Non-resident $220Class Size Limit 128351LIMITED MONITORED STUDIO TIMEIs available to currently enrolled jewelry students for$80 a term.PRINTMAKINGMembership is requiredfor the following classes1550ADVANCED PRINTMAKERS’MASTER CLASSJulian CoxMonday 9:30am-12:30pmAdvanced levelNoyes Print StudioThe Master Class is a semester-long workshopsession for advanced printmakers who wishto access the printmaking studio’s facilities forindependent research and development, for specialprintmaking projects and for edition printing.Support for individual work will be provided by theinstructor acting in the role of master printer.adults, students under 18 by instructor’s permissionEvanston Resident $295/Non-resident $305Class Size Limit 71519MULTI-LEVEL PRINTMAKING SURVEY,CLASS 1Julian CoxMonday 1:00pm-4:00pmNoyes Print StudioThe survey classes allow students to work inetching, engraving, drypoint, woodcut andother relief methods including use of letterpressequipment and lithography including stone, plateand alternative lithographic techniques. Studentsmay work in one area for the semester or progressfrom one method to the next gaining a briefexposure to each. One session will be devoted tomatting, framing and archival handling of works onpaper.Skill level: beginner to intermediateAges: adults, students under 18 by instructor’spermissionEvanston Resident $295/Non-resident $305Class Size Limit 71503ETCHING AND WOODCUTJulian CoxTuesday 9:30am-12:30pmNoyes Print StudioThe etching and woodcut class is a basic,introductory printmaking class focusing on thesetwo techniques. Instruction in intaglio and reliefmethods as well as paper handling, matting,framing and archival presentation of works onpaper will be covered.Skill level: beginner to intermediateAges: adults, students under 18 by instructor’spermissionEvanston Resident $295/Non-resident $305Class Size Limit 712 REGISTER TODAY: Call 847.475.5300 Fax 847.475.5330 Online www.evanstonartcenter.org

1525NEWSURVEY OF PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUESJulian CoxWednesday 9:30am-12:30pmNoyes Print StudioSkill level: beginner to intermediateThe survey of techniques course covers etching,woodcut and lithographic methods. Students willreceive an introduction to or review of each method.This course is particularly good for students whowish to refresh printmaking skills acquired duringearlier study. One class session will be devoted tomatting, framing and archival presentation of workson paper.Ages: adults, students under 18 by instructor’spermissionEvanston Resident $295/Non-resident $305Class Size Limit 71526NEWBOOK AND PAPER CLASS FOR BEGINNERSJulian CoxWednesday 1pm – 4pmNoyes Print StudioThe Book and Paper Class for Beginners is abasic introduction to book arts which includes twopaper making workshop sessions. Participantswill learn simple sewn binding methods, basichardcover book construction and can choosefrom several printing and printmaking techniquesfor creation of text and illustration for their books.Each participant will make a small bound book andreceive instruction in text and image printing. (It issuggested that participants, particularly those whohave no experience in printmaking, enroll in one ofthe Printmaking Department’s printmaking classesto provide instruction in printmaking techniquesand access to the printshop both for class and onthe Friday Open Studio. A printmaking class can betaken during the same quarter as Book and PaperClass.)Skill Level: Beginners (more experienced book artspractitioners are welcome to enroll and may workfaster than the beginners group)Adults, students under 18 may enroll withinstructor’s permission.Evanston Resident $295/Non-resident $305Class Size Limit 7ADULT 10-WEEK CLASSES1506EXPERIMENTAL PRINTMAKINGMULTI-LEVEL SEMINARMichael JacksonWednesdays 7pm-10pmNoyes Print StudioThis class is either structured or informal to suitthe requirements of both beginners and repeatstudents. The chemistry of class dynamic isintegral; those making their first prints mix withmore experienced printmakers. From basictransfer drawing, ideas are developed acrossmedia, including drypoint and carborundumcollograph, screen monoprinting and polyesterplate lithography, using both oil and water solubletechniques. Transforming the humblest doodleinto something more exciting through the alchemyof diverse printmaking procedures is entirelypossible in this course, aswell as breathing new lifeinto more advanced conceptions. The lofty termseminar here is taken directly from the latin “seedplot” i.e. a place to sow ideas in a free thinkingenvironment.Evanston Resident $295/Non Resident $305Class size limit 73D SCULPTURECERAMICSMembership is requiredfor the following classes0533BEGINNING WHEELPatty KochaverMonday 9:30am - 12:30pmCeramics EACThis class will introduce the beginning student tothe potter’s wheel, giving them a solid base onwhich to build their throwing skills. Students willfirst master the cylinder allowing them to move onto more complex forms, and will explore glazingtechniques and firing basics. This is also a chancefor continuing students improve their throwingtechnique.Evanston Resident $275/Non-resident $285Class Size Limit 120552, 0555INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CERAMICSLes Orenstein0552 Monday 7pm-10pmDavid Trost0555 Tuesday 9:30pm – 12:30pmCeramics EACThis class is for students with some experiencein throwing and hand-building. Students will beencouraged to add to their repertoire of form andtechnique. He we will be throwing “larger,” addingappendages to pots, and altering thrown forms. Wewill explore form and function as well as shape anddesign of ceramic pieces. Additionally, we will workwith high-fire reduction stoneware.Evanston Resident $275/Non-resident $285Class Size Limit 12Classes without minimum enrollment are cancelled 3 days before first class.13

ADULT 10-WEEK CLASSES0560CERAMICS: HISTORY & TECHNIQUEIntermediate / Advanced CeramicsLisa HarrisWednesday 9:30am-12:30pmCeramics EACDesigned for the student with specifi c goalsand for those who want to build on theirwheel and hand-building construction skills.Through demonstrations, discussion, and lotsof individual guidance students broaden theirunderstanding of ceramics history and itsmaterials. Class is enhanced by a wide varietyof activities such as glaze testing, creativityexercises, and informal critiques.Evanston Resident $275/Non-resident $285Class Size Limit 120556, 0557LEARN TO THROWLes Orenstein0556 Wednesday 6:30pm - 9:30pm0557 Thursday 9am - 12pmCeramics EACThis class will be taught to each student’sindividual needs. It is appropriate for studentswith no experience as well as those with someexperience in throwing. Students will learn andbecome comfortable with the basic techniques inthrowing (centering, opening, and pulling cylinders)and glazing. We will work with high-fire reductionstoneware to make mugs, bowls, and plates.Evanston Resident $275/Non-resident $285Class Size Limit 120550ALTERED FORMSLisa HarrisThursday 7pm - 10pmCeramics EACThis class is for intermediate and advancedstudents, will focus on the sculptural aspects of thethrown form. Combine throwing and hand-buildingto explore stacked, stretched, faceted, square,oval, and irregular shapes. We will also focus ongeneral throwing skills as well as surface treatmentincluding slip and glaze decoration, stains, stamps,and incising. Bring your ideas.Evanston Resident $275/Non-resident $285Class Size Limit 150515KILN FIRINGKevin FoyFriday 9:30am – 12:30pmCeramics EACFocus is on the different kiln firing processes:soda, raku, bisque, gas reduction and the electrickiln. Learn about loading and unloading, adjustingtemperatures, and everything in between. Work toform any object from functional to sculptural, thenlearn the appropriate firing technique. For all skilllevels in hand-building and wheel throwing.EAC Member $275/Non-member $285Class Size Limit 12FIGURE SCULPTUREMembership is requiredfor the following classesMonitored Studio Time fees vary fromstudio to studio. Use Code 8251, $80 persession, available to currently enrolledfigure sculpture students. (Use Code8251A for $25 weekends only)2576, 2578THE FIGURE: REAL OR IMAGINEDSheila Oettinger and Barbara Goldsmith2576 Monday 9:30am to 12:30pm2578 Wednesday 9:30am to 12:30pmNoyes Figure Sculpture StudioStudents of all levels of ability sculpt the figurein clay from live models. Models generally holdthe same pose for 3 classes. Students studythe model learning to see proportions, gesture,and anatomy as they work realistically or use themodel as the inspiration for more imaginative andinterpretative work. Instructors work with eachstudent individually. Finished sculptures arehollowed, dried, and fired into stoneware ceramics.Afterwards students can add color and texturethrough the use of assorted stains, slips, and otherceramic patinas.Evanston Resident $295/Non-resident $305Class Size Limit 1625813-D EXPLORATIONBarbara GoldsmithThursday 9:30am-12:30pmNoyes Figure Sculpture StudioLearn to create abstract three-dimensional artforms by exploring non-objective, organic, andfigurative themes. Stoneware clay, plaster, concretewith fiberglass, styrofoam, along with metal, glassand found objects may be used. Instruction in slaband coil building, armature assembly, and plastermold casting techniques will be investigated. Somesculpting experience is recommended.Evanston Resident $295/Non-resident $305Class Size Limit 162579INDEPENDENT FIGURATIVE SCULPTUREMonitorFriday 9:30am – 12:30pmNoyes Figure Sculpture StudioFigure Sculpture experiences is a prerequisiteThis independent studio provides time to work fromthe nude model – one pose per session. There isno instructor and the studio is informal in structure,however, a monitor oversees all sessions.Evanston Resident $175/non resident $185Class Size Limit 1714 REGISTER TODAY: Call 847.475.5300 Fax 847.475.5330 Online www.evanstonartcenter.org

METAL SCULPTUREMembership is requiredfor the following classes3010INTRODUCTION TO METAL ARTSarah HoldenMonday 9:30am - 12:30pmMetal StudioDesigned for the student with no experiencewho would like projects to be assigned whilelearning. Students will learn basic tool operationand the fundamental metal working techniquesof cutting, manipulating, and joining, common toany fabricated art metal object. Students leave theclass with completed pieces and the confidence forthe next level studio class.*Please Note: This introductory class is open tofirst time EAC Metal Sculpture students, or withDepartment Coordinator approval. Attendance inthe first class is mandatory.Evanston Resident $320/Non-resident $330Class Size Limit 103020BEGINNING/CONTINUINGMETAL SCULPTUREMatt RunfolaMonday 7pm - 10pmMetal StudioA multi-level class designed for the self-pacedstudent interested in learning metal workingtechniques in relation to the functional andsculptural object. Beginning students complete oneassigned project while learning oxygen/acetylenewelding, cutting, and the use of primary hand andpower tools. The remainder of the session exposesbeginning and returning students to additional skillsused in creating welded sculpture/furniture, and willbe used for independent projects.*Please Note: No experience required. Attendancein the first class is mandatory.Evanston Resident $320/Non-resident $330Class Size Limit 10ADULT 10-WEEK CLASSES3021BEGINNING/CONTINUINGMETAL SCULPTUREMatt RunfolaTuesday 9:30am - 12:30pmMetal StudioA multi-level class designed for the self-pacedstudent interested in learning metal workingtechniques in relation to the functional andsculptural object. Beginning students complete oneassigned project while learning oxygen/acetylenewelding, cutting, and the use of primary hand andpower tools. The remainder of the session exposesbeginning and returning students to additional skillsused in creating welded sculpture/furniture, and willbe used for independent projects.*Please Note: No experience required. Attendancein the first class is mandatory.Evanston Resident $320/Non-resident $330Class Size Limit 103011INTRO TO METAL ARTMatt RunfolaTuesday 7pm - 10pmMetal StudioDesigned for the student with no experiencewho would like projects to be assigned whilelearning. Students will learn basic tool operationand the fundamental metal working techniquesof cutting, manipulating, and joining, common toany fabricated art metal object. Students leave theclass with completed pieces and the confidence forthe next level studio class.*Please Note: This introductory class is open tofirst time EAC Metal Sculpture students, or withDepartment Coordinator approval. Attendance inthe first class is mandatory.Evanston Resident $320/Non-resident $330Class Size Limit 103030CONTINUING METAL SCULPTUREMatt RunfolaWednesday 9:30am - 12:30pmMetal StudioDesigned for the continuing student who iscomfortable with the basic techniques of artmetalworking, and is interested in taking theirsculptural/functional work to the next level.Students work on independent projects fromthe start. In-depth weekly discussion topicswill include: advanced metal working tools andtechniques, inspiration and design, contemporarysculpture reviews, the business of art, groupcritiques, etc.*Please Note: Enrollment open only to studentswho have successfully completed two EAC MetalSculpture classes, or with Department Coordinatorapproval. Attendance in the first class is mandatory.Evanston Resident $320/Non-resident $330Class Size Limit 103022BEGINNING/CONTINUINGMETAL SCULPTUREDominic SansoneWednesday 7pm - 10pmMetal StudioA multi-level class designed for the self-pacedstudent interested in learning metal workingtechniques in relation to the functional andsculptural object. Beginning students complete oneassigned project while learning oxygen/acetylenewelding, cutting, and the use of primary hand andpower tools. The remainder of the session exposesbeginning and returning students to additional skillsused in creating welded sculpture/furniture, and willbe used for independent projects.*Please Note: No experience required. Attendancein the first class is mandatory.Evanston Resident $320/Non-resident $330Class Size Limit 103023BEGINNING/CONTINUINGMETAL SCULPTUREDominic SansoneSaturday 9:30am - 12:30pmMetal StudioA multi-level class designed for the self-pacedstudent interested in learning metal workingtechniques in relation to the functional andsculptural object. Beginning students complete oneassigned project while learning oxygen/acetylenewelding, cutting, and the use of primary hand andpower tools. The remainder of the session exposesbeginning and returning students to additional skillsused in creating welded sculpture/furniture, and willbe used for independent projects.*Please Note: No experience required. Attendancein the first class is mandatory.Evanston Resident $320/Non-resident $330Class Size Limit 108301MONITORED STUDIO TIMEAvailable to all currently enrolled metal sculpturestudents for $100 for the semester. Studio isavailable on a drop-in bases for $10 per 3-hoursession. Schedules are determined at thebeginning of the semester.Classes without minimum enrollment are cancelled 3 days before first class.15

YOUTHWELCOME TO EVANSTON ART CENTERSPRING YOUTH SECTION!Youth art classes are designed to excite theimagination and develop the artistic vision of youth,ages 4-15. Classes are taught by accomplishedpracticing artists in a relaxed and fun environmentthat encourages exploration of process, selfexpression,and technical skill development.CLASSES ARE 10 WEEK SESSIONSMARCH 26 – MAY 27CREATE A CLASSYou don’t see the class you’ve been waiting for ora time doesn’t fit? The Art Center will be happy towork with you to design a customized art class. Allyou need to create a class are 6 or more interestedpeople (adults / children). Please contact theDirector of Education and we will do what we can tocreate a class for you.CREATE A WORKSHOPAttention all extracurricular clubs: chess, cooking,knitting, book …the art center can work with you todesign a special 3-hour workshop that pertains toyour club. (Children and/or adults) Chess playerscan construct a clay chess piece; young chefscan design a ceramic platter for a birthday cake;knitters can work with professional fiber artists andcreate a group sculpture; book clubs can createpop-up books. Please contact the director of YouthEducation and we will try and make your ideascome to life.4017WATERCOLOR:TECHNIQUE TO IMAGINATIONKaren PerlMonday 4:15pm-5:45pm2 SouthIn this course, we will work with all aspects ofpainting with watercolors from the handling ofmaterials to figuring out what to paint. Using tubesof paint and palettes, students will be encouragedto explore their own ideas as they learn andpractice the different techniques of watercolorpainting. No prior experience with watercolor isnecessary.Ages 9-12EAC Member $155/Non-member $170Class Size Limit 104076SCULPT & MODEL WITH SUPER SCULPYAviva GinzburgMonday 4:15pm - 5:45pmYFA SouthTurn this amazing plastic clay into all sorts ofsculpture. Create superheroes, dolls, modelcars or jewelry boxes. We will sculpt, paint, andbake objects in a toaster oven. The end result is abeautiful, long lasting work of art.All levels welcome.Ages 8-10EAC Member $160/Non-member $175Class Size Limit 104012A, 4012BMIXED MEDIA, DRAWING & PAINTINGCheryl Steiger4012A Monday, 4:15pm - 5:45pmAviva Ginzburg4012B Tuesday 4:15-5:45YFA NorthThis class is for students who want to experiencea variety of art forms. 2D and 3D objects will becreated using, drawing, painting, collage, andsculpy clay. Students will be exposed to a varietyof mediums including oil pastel, watercolor andacrylic paint. Individual and group projects will beexplored.Ages 8-10All levels welcome.EAC Member $160/Non-member $1754016TWO SIDES OF CLAYDeborah KuglerTuesday 4:15-6:15pmYFA SouthHand-building and wheel-throwing for middleschool students will have the opportunity forexposure to both hand-building and wheelthrowingtechniques. The class allows for thestudent to select their weekly project and area ofconcentration if they desire. Both functional andsculptural forms are explored.Ages 11-14EAC Member $155/Non-member $170Class Size Limit 104225A, 4225BART EXPLORERSRoberta Miles4225A Tuesday 1pm - 2:30pm, Ages 3-44225B Wednesday 1pm – 2:30pm, Ages 5-6YFA SouthThis class emphasizes use of the small motor skills.Children are introduced to different art materialsincluding but not limited to; pastels, water colors,and tempera paint. Some projects are craft-like,but there is an emphasis on developing drawingand painting skills. We are exploring creativeexpression in children. Children must be pottytrained! Children attend independent of adults orcaregivers for this class.EAC Member $140/ Non-member $155Class Size Limit 104308NEWT-SHIRT 101Lindsay ObermeyerTuesday 1pm – 4pmYFA SouthT-shirts are a wardrobe staple, but have youseen the latest fashion magazines? T-shirts areembellished with ruffles, ribbons and appliqués. Doit yourself! Update this basic while learning a rangeof surface design and sewing techniques. Upcycleold t-shirts into skirts, scarves, hats, jewelry andmore. Make the ordinary extraordinary!Ages 10-13EAC Member $140/Non-member $155Class Size Limit 104077DIY (DO IT YOURSELF) TOYSLindsay ObermeyerAges 6 - 8Tuesday 4:15pm – 5:45pm2 NorthExplore various art media and what you can createin 2D and 3D. Make your own deck of cards, boardgame, and stuffed animal. Work with collage,printmaking, drawing, sewing, and more!EAC Member $140/ Non-member $155Class Size Limit 104012MIXED MEDIADavid GistaTuesday 4:15pm – 6:15pm2 SouthStudents have the opportunity to learn thefundamentals of drawing, painting and collage.Working from observation they will explore thepossibility of many mediums, as well as conceptsof color, composition and perspective. Students willbe introduced to works of contemporary artists andencouraged to develop their own creativity.Ages 11-14EAC Member $155/Non-member $170Class Size Limit 1016 REGISTER TODAY: Call 847.475.5300 Fax 847.475.5330 Online www.evanstonartcenter.org

YOUTH4102FASHION LOOK BOOKSandra StoneTuesday 4:15pm – 6:15 pmThis class teaches young fashionistas to draw thefashion figure and illustrate fashion ideas andcreate a look book from their designs. Emphasiswill be on selecting a theme, color palette,fabrics and developing individual design style.Intermediate students will further advance theirskills in figure drawing and fabric renderings withfun, fashion industry-like projects. Look booksand videos from famous fashion designers will beviewed. Supplies provided.Ages 10-13EAC Member $155/Non-member $170Class Size Limit 104003A, 4003B2D & 3D CREATIONSCheryl SteigerAges 5-7Jerome AcksAges 8-10Wednesday 4:15pm – 5:45pmYFA NorthThis class gives students the opportunity to exploreboth 2-D and 3-D work. Students spend half theterm learning 2-D processes, like painting, drawing,cartooning, or printmaking, as well as creating 3-Dsculptures. The other half of the term is spent withceramic clay; kids learn hand-building techniquesand how to embellish and glaze a variety of clayprojects.EAC Member $140/Non-member $1554031HAND-BUILDING AND WHEEL-THROWINGHeidi RossWednesday 4:15pm – 6:15pmCeramics EACCome explore the possibilities of ceramic claywhether building by hand, or on the wheel. Learntechniques that teach you to embellish, texture andglaze. Have fun while creating bowls, vases andsculptural forms.Ages 11-14EAC Member $155/Non-member $1704041INTERMEDIATE DRAWINGDavid GistaWednesday 4:15pm – 6:15pm2 SouthDesigned for students of all drawing levelsinterested in expanding their understanding of 2-Dart principles. Projects encourage the developmentof skills in drawing from observation, as well asthe exploration of personal imagery. A range ofmediums will be explored, including charcoal,pencils, pen and ink, and oil pastel.Ages 11 - 14EAC Member $155/Non-member $170Class Size Limit 104190PRE-TEEN DRAWING & PAINTINGRoberta MilesWednesday 4:15pm – 5:45pmYFA SouthStudents gain greater facility in drawing andpainting including proportion and perspective.Anatomy is introduced with use of a skeleton.Students learn color theory through use of acomplex color wheel. Projects include drawingwith pencil as well as pen and ink. Studentsdevelop painting skills with pencil, pastels andacrylics. A beginning understanding of realismversus abstract is gained through use of projectsbased on works of great artists from the past andpresent. Students also gain skill with perspectiveby designing a 2D room they could live in.Ages 10-13EAC Member $155/Non-member $1704310DRAWING & MIXED-MEDIARoberta MilesWednesday 7pm-9pmYFA SouthIn this class, students develop composition skillssuch as proportion, and measurement, includinglearning facial proportions. Color theory isintroduced through use of a simple color wheel.Projects include the use of dominant/non-dominantdrawing, and creating mixed media pieces basedon the study of art history and the works greatartists. For example, students may produce aproject based on Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.”Ages 7-9EAC Member $140/Non-member $1554140BEGINNING DRAWINGCheryl SteigerThursday 4:15pm – 5:45pm2 NorthStudents begin to learn drawing fundamentals,such as line, shape, form, and composition. Theyexplore different materials and techniques as theydraw from observation and imagination. RETURNSTUDENTS WELCOME! Teacher works individuallywith students to develop new skills and explorenew ideas.Ages 8-10EAC Member $140/Non-member $155Class Size Limit 104143EXPLORING CLAYCathy WestphalFriday 4:15pm - 5:45pmCeramics EACCalling all clay lovers. Come create bowls, animals,totems, and more while learning hand-building andconstruction techniques. Learn to make texturesand embellish surfaces from carved tools andfound objects. Your creativity will shine as youmake a variety of projects and glaze them withcolor.Ages 5-7EAC Member $145/Non-member $160Class Size Limit 104011CREATIVITY IN CLAYMollie Morris & Kevin FoySaturday 9:30am -11:30amCeramics EACIn this class kids get creative while learning thefundamentals of hand building with clay. Slab,coil, and other techniques will be used to createfunctional and fun projects with clay. No experiencenecessary and student’s ideas will be incorporatedto the class.Ages 6+EAC Member $155/Non-member $170Class Size Limit 10Classes without minimum enrollment are cancelled 3 days before first class.17

HIGH SCHOOL4769NEWVIDEO ON THE GO!Jillian SotoMonday 4:15pm-5:45pmDigital LabFor this course students will use a variety ofmobile video capturing devices such as iphones,ipods, and flip cameras to produce their ownshort experimental videos, music videos, anddocumentaries. Students will work both individuallyand collaboratively and learn a variety of ways tomake and display their creations.EAC Member $155/Non-member $170Class Size Limit 84053ETCHING & WOODCUTCatherine DeVuonoTuesday 6:30pm – 8:30pmNoyes Printmaking StudioSkill Level: multi-level, Ages 14+Basic introduction into basic etching and engraving,monotype, and relief printmaking like woodcut.Students will use their own subject matter workingfrom drawings. Each student will create severalprinting plates, at least one woodblock and shortprint editions. The goal of this class is to encourageindividual development within the framework of acollaborative studio. Basic materials and supplieswill be provided and non-toxic methodology willbe used.Evanston Resident $180/Non-resident $195Class Size Limit 84754DIGITAL PHOTO 1Jillian SotoWednesday 4:15-5:45Digital LabIn this course students learn the fundamentals oftaking pictures using a digital camera, uploadingimages to the computer and editing them fordisplay using Adobe Photoshop. Students willlearn how to train their “photographic eye” incomposition and lighting as well as use webimagery to create exciting digital collages.EAC Member $140/Non-member $155Class Size Limit 84759DIGITAL VIDEO 1Jillian SotoWednesday 7-9pmDigital LabIn this course students learn the fundamentalsof shooting video, uploading using imovie, andediting, to create a variety of video styles suchas the narrative, experimental and documentarymovie. Students will learn to add a variety ofeffects to their movies including voice-overs,themes, and scrolling credits.EAC Member $140/Non-member $155Class Size Limit 84197CRITIQUE CLASS FOR TEENSJill KingWednesday 7pm-9pm2 NorthWe are all striving to create more powerful worksof art. In this workshop, we will gain a broaderawareness of our work by engaging in the livelyprocess of describing, interpreting and evaluatingour own artworks as well as our peers. Instructorwill facilitate critiques by asking constructivequestions, adding historical information, humor,positive reinforcement and summarizing groupaccomplishments. Participants will bring in adifferent work of art each week andlearn to openly share and critique the presentedworks. The class will also explore someinspirational contemporary artists/movementsworking in the current art scene.EAC Member $155/Non-member $170Class Size Limit 104123NEWRELIEF SCULPTURE FOR TEENSKathy CunninghamAges: 14+Thursday 4:30pm - 6:30 pmNoyes Figure Sculpture StudioThe Egyptians, Persians, Greeks and many othershave used bas-relief technique (low relief) in thecreation of wall hangings. Utilizing clay specific forsculpture, students will learn both bas-relief andhigh relief (where the image stands out further fromthe surface). A sketchbook for ideas and workingout the compositions will be utilized.EAC Member $180/Non-member $195Class Size Limit 84105FASHION SHOWSandra StoneThursday 4:30pm – 6:30pmYoung fashion designers will design and constructclothing that will be presented during a fashionshow on the last day of class. Clothes will becreated from a combination of thrifted garments,traditional and non-traditional materials and fabrics.Students will learn basic pattern making, drapingon the dress form, fabric cutting, hand stitching,and machine sewing. Intermediate students willwork on individual projects that will advance theirskills. The young designers will be involved in allstages of the fashion show from theme and music,to hair, make-up and modeling their own creations.Some supplies provided and students will receive asupply list for additional required materials.Ages 11-14EAC Member $155/Non-member $170Class Size Limit 104103THE FASHION PORTFOLIOSandra StoneSaturday 11:30am – 1:30pmCreate 10-15 fashion illustrations that may be usedto develop a college portfolio. Students will learnto illustrate the fashion figure with an emphasis onproportion, gesture and individual style. Designerswill explore the silhouette, fabric selection, concept,color palette and garment details. Various genreswill be discussed. Field trip to the world famousSchool of the Art Institute Fashion Department willbe arranged. Students receive some supplies and alist of additional required supplies at the first class.Ages 14+EAC Member $155/Non-member $170Class Size Limit 1018 REGISTER TODAY: Call 847.475.5300 Fax 847.475.5330 Online www.evanstonartcenter.org

FAMILY PROGRAMS4591HELP WITH HORSESDonna Luri-SemmerlingSunday April 15, 1:30-3:30PMFamily workshop age 6 and up. For artists who loveto draw horses, unicorns and Pegasus. Horsesare beautiful creatures, but they are not so easyto draw, especially if they come with a rider. Thisworkshop simplifies the horse-drawing processand allows for individual creativity. After practicingsome horse-drawing skills, students will illustratean imaginative equine scene.Adult / child pair $65 / Non-member $80$15 per additional childClass Size Limit 184592DECOUPAGE BOXES FOR MOTHER’S DAYDonna Luri-SemmerlingSunday May 6, 1:30-3:30PMFamily workshop for age 6 and up. This workshopprovides an opportunity to get a head start onhomemade Mothers’ Day Gifts and to recyclepaper goods. Feel free to bring old greetingcards, magazines, catalogs and wrapping paperand reuse them to make beautifully decoratedboxes. We provide sturdy cardboard jewelryboxes, sequins, gems, glitter, Modpodge andcollage materials.Adult / child pair $65 / Non-member $80$15 per additional childClass Size Limit 184593FATHER’S DAY PORTRAITDonna Luri-SemmerlingSunday June 10, 1:30-3:30PMBring in photos of your father, uncle, grandpaetc…..or bring the real thing! Create a portrait ofyour Dad from references or a live model to bepresented to Dad on Father’s Day. Students willpractice portrait drawing techniques and learnto capture a fantastic likeness of their subject.Fathers’ Day portraits will be custom designed forthe individual highlighting their hobbies , interestsand talents.Adult / child pair $65 / Non-member $80$15 per additional childClass Size Limit 18Celebrate your child’s special day withart, fun and learning by scheduling anArt Party at the Evanston Art Center.A 15% EAC class discount will be givento party participants.Classes without minimum enrollment are cancelled 3 days before first class.19Image: Freephoto.com

SUMMER IMMERSIONAugust 27 to August 31Imagine spending six hours a dayMonday through Friday this summermaking, thinking, and talking aboutvisual art with the faculty at theEvanston Art Center. If you haveever wanted to further investigateyour disciplinary interests, look nofurther than Summer Immersion,2012. This one-week intensiveprogram will explore a range ofartistic strategies, processes, andpractices that can enhance yourabilities as an artist and maker.Visit www.evanstonartcenter.orgfor further details.

ClassesGet messy andhave fun with artthis summer.The Evanston Art Center’s quality arts educationsummer program immerses children in the excitingworld of contemporary art. Children learn tounderstand and appreciate the arts through hands-onart making in various media, viewing the exhibitionsin our galleries, and learning valuable skills fromour teaching artists. The arts enhance your child’screativity, critical thinking skills, imagination, and selfesteem.And it’s fun.22 REGISTER TODAY: Call 847.475.5300 Fax 847.475.5330 Online www.evanstonartcenter.org

Art CampsWeek-long sessionsMonday through Friday, 9:30am – 3:30pmArt Camps provide a nurturing environment in which studentsare given the freedom to express themselves while receiving thenecessary tools and instruction for creative growth. Childrenare exposed to contemporary art and artists as well as a rangeof artistic and mixed media, e.g. drawing, painting, collage, andceramics. Break time is typically spent outdoors on the art centercampus. Please supply your child with snacks and a bagged lunchmarked with her/his name.In addition to youth summer Art Camps, the Evanston Art Centeroffers year-round art experiences in the form of Art Parties,Workshops, 5-Week Classes, and 10-Week Classes.Ages 6 – 8 Dates CodeCamp 1 July 23 – July 27 S4118Camp 2 July 30 – August 3 S4120Camp 3 August 6 – August 10 S4122Camp 4 August 13 – August 17 S4128Camp 5 August 20 – August 24 S4132Ages 9 - 11Camp 1 July 23 – July 27 S4119Camp 2 July 30 – August 3 S4121Camp 3 August 6 – August 10 S4123Camp 4 August 13 – August 17 S4129Camp 5 August 20 – August 24 S4133Preteen/Teen CampsDigital Cinema July 23 – July 27 S4186Gaming July 30 – August 3 S4303Fashion August 6 – August 10 S4191Comic Book August 13 – August 17 S4301Animation August 20 – August 24 S4187ALL CAMPS – EAC member $335 /non member $350To see a full-range of summer youth classofferings, please see the EAC website or stopin for a youth catalog.Preteen/Teen CampsAges 12 – 14These camps are designed with the interests and talents of olderchildren in mind. Those with advanced skills will be challenged,while those who are just learning will be encouraged to grow.Please bring a sack lunch and snacks.DIGITAL CINEMACamp 1July 23 – July 27Make your own cinematic shorts. Working in teams, students willwrite, direct, light, fi lm, act, and edit their own cinematic creations.Sound elements will also be part of the production. Each studentwill take a copy of their work edited on i-Movie home withthem. Students are encouraged to bring a digital camera andheadphones if available. Hi-8 or VHS can also be used.GAMINGCamp 2July 30 – August 3Power up your gaming skills in our digital lab. Students will learnto take their visual ideas, mythical creatures, and narratives anddesign their own video games. Our software is easy to use andeveryone gets a copy of fi nal games to bring home at the end ofcamp.SUMMER OF FASHIONCamp 3August 6 – August 10Students will design and construct simple garments usingtraditional and nontraditional materials, learn to illustrate thefashion figure using colored pencils, markers and watercolors,and design and make a t-shirt. Students will also silk screen andexplore fabric dyeing as they make a skirt that will be dyed in class.CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC BOOKCamp 4August 13 – August 17Work with a professional comic-book artist as you learn how todraw your own characters, write dialog and storylines, print, andpublish your own book.ANIMATION EXPLORATIONCamp 5August 20 – August 24Bring your own characters to life through the magic of computeranimation. Love of drawing, dexterity in manipulating the mouse,and imagination are the best tools to bring to class. Bring yourown digital camera if you have one.Classes without minimum enrollment are cancelled 3 days before first class.23

The faculty of the Evanston Art Center is comprised ofpractising professional artists. Their works can be seen in localgalleries, museums and in numerous collections. The classesbenefit from their knowledge, experience, and commitment toour students.Jerome Acks, YFAMFA , BFA, Studio Art, School of the Art Institute. Awardwinningartist with teaching experience at Orion’s Mind inChicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.Iris Allen, Digital MediaB.S., Western Illinois University; Columbia College; taught atThe Art Center Highland Park; freelance photograher; exhibitswidely.Kathryn (Katie) Baum, JewelryBA, North Central College, Naperville, IL. Art Clay Level ICertification, Art Clay Senior Certification, Art Clay CertifyingSenior Extension, Art Clay Master Instructor, PMC Rio RewardsCertification. Art Clay Society Director, and public schoolteacher.Sandra Blanc, CollageBA, Lawrence University, MA, MFA, Northern Illinois University.Award-winning practicing artist widely exhibited in private andcorporate collections.Andrew Breen, YFABFA in photography with a minor in Art History from ColumbiaCollege Chicago. His work has been shown at the Hokin Gallery,Ben Shahn Gallery, and Pierro Gallery. Teaching experienceincludes Columbia College Chicago. www.andrewbreen.comAkemi Nakano Cohn, * FiberMFA Fiber Art, Cranbrook Academy of Art. BFA Tama ArtUniversity (Tokyo, Japan). Taught: School of the Art Institute ofChicago; Int’l Surface Design conference; Haystack; AndersonRanch. Solo Exhibits: Urban Prairie; Gallery West (Tokyo)and Art Life Mitsuhashi, (Kyoto, Japan); Habitat University ofNebraska, Lincoln. Group Exhibits: Fiberart Int’l (touring); TheBellevue Arts Museum; Museum of Arts and Design; PittsburghCenter for the Arts. www.akemistudio.comKathy Cunningham, WatercolorKathy Cunningham, BFA SAIC; BME, WTSU; MPS, Loyola, has40 years teaching experience with youth. Kathy creates work inwatercolor, metal, and clay. Go to www.kathycunningham.comto see her work.Julian Cox, PrintmakingMFA Printmaking, Western Michigan University, BA in ArtEducation, University of Maryland, and has studied at theCorcoran School of Art, Washington, DC. An artist andprintmaker specializing in etching and woodcut prints, he hasmaintained his own studio in Chicago for fifteen years. He hastaught studio courses at Western Michigan University andColumbia College.Rae Dash, YFABFA, University of Cincinnati, College of Art and Design. Makeupassistant, independent film, Seattle., WA.Kevin Foy, CeramicsBA, Northeastern Illinois University, MFA, Northern IllinoisUniversity, Ceramics. Instructor, College of Lake County, FineLine Art Center, St. Charles, Oakton Community College, DesPlaines., and Terra Incognito Studios, Oak Park. CeramicTechnician, Oakton Community College, Northern IllinoisUniversity. Award- winning artist in many solo and groupexhibitions, work in private collection of William Leiberman,Zolla Leiberman Gallery, Chicago.Linny Freeman, Fiber & Textiles / WatercolorBFA, Kendall College of Art and Design; BFA, Kansas City ArtInstitute. She teaches at the Suburban Fine Arts Center andhas taught at Stevenson High School Art Odyssey Programs.She is the proprietor of Coale Design, a fashion accessorybusiness.Adam Fung, Painting and DrawingBFA, studio art, Washington University , Bellingham,Washington;MFA, painting, University of Notre Dame, Indiana. Awardwinning artist and visiting assistant professor, North ParkUniversity, Chicago and University of Notre Dame. Exhibitswidely thought the Midwest including solo exhibitions at Zolla/Lieberman Gallery, Chicago, The Snite Museum of Art, NotreDame.FACULTY BIOGRAPHYAshley Gilreath, JewelryBFA, metal design, cum laude, East Carolina University.Juried into 13 th biennial international juried Enamel Exhibition,Arrrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Knoxville Museum ofArt, and Metals Museum, Memphis TN. Instructor at Lill Street,Chicago.. View work at ashleygilreath.com.Aviva Ginzburg, YFABFA, Studio Art, Washington University, BA, Marketing,University of Wisconsin, Madison. Widely exhibited painter withteaching experience, The Art Center, Highland Park.David Gista, Painting and Drawing / YFAMFA, Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris;exchange program with Parson School of Paris and TheBezalel Art School in Jerusalem. Gista has had numerousexhibitions in France, Germany, and the United States andis currently represented by Galerie Darthea Speyer, Paris,Thomas Masters Gallery, Chicago and Cynthia Corbett Gallery,England. Gista has shown at The Art Center Highland Park, TheUniversity Club of Chicago, and the Union League of Chicago.www.davidgistart.comDan Godston, YFABA, University of Michigan, MFA, Mill College, OaklandCalifornia. Founder/Director, Borderbend Arts Collective, facultymember English Department at Columbia College, Chicago,Oakton Community College, and Morton College. Publishedpoet.Barbara Goldsmith, Figure Sculpture/SculptureBFA, University of Illinois, also studied at the Art Institute ofChicago and the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Art teacherin middle, secondary schools, and adult classes. Exhibitedin Midwest and local galleries for 27 years, and is included inprivate and corporate collections. Mayor’s Award for the Artsfor Evanston and Evanston Community Service Award. Boardmember of the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park.Lisa Harris, CeramicsBA Fine Arts, Grinnell College; Post Grad Studies The Schoolof the Art Institute of Chicago. Lill Street Studio member andinstructor of ceramics for 20 years. Led numerous specialtyworkshops/demos: Teacher training The School of the ArtInstitute of Chicago; Terra Incognito, Oak Park; Stirling Hall –tile/surface workshop; Lillstreet; Oakton Community College.Vincent Hawkins, Figure SculptureMFA, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; BFA, TylerSchool of Art. Teaching experience includes the Anna HansonCenter in Hinsdale, the Hinsdale Center for the Arts, and artclasses in Northwestern University Medical School’s Ethics andHumanities department. Cofounder, instructor with the ArtistSculpture Co-Op, Fire Arts Center.Rachel Herman, Digital MediaMFA, University of Chicago, BA, University of Michigan.Commercial photographer and instructor. Selected for solo aswell as group exhibitions in Chicago.Katherine Hilden, Painting and DrawingM.A. University of Illinois. Additional studies at the School ofthe Art Institute of Chicago (scholarship). Exhibits painting,printmaking, drawing. Has taught in Chicago Public HighSchools, at DePaul University, at the North Shore Art League,and the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Blogs at http://artamaze.wordpress.com and http://facefame.wordpress.comRuyell Ho, Painting and DrawingBFA, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; BA, Universityof California, Berkeley. Has extensive experience leadingcritiques with the Chicago Artists’ Coalition, Art Encounter, andothers; was appointed to the grant review panel of the ChicagoDepartment of Cultural Affairs. Former resident artist, lecturer atBradley University, Peoria, IL. Exhibits nationally, internationally.Sarah Holden, Metal SculptureBFA, crafts, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA;MFA, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, The University of Wisconsin,Milwaukee. Published artist with work in both national andinternational group exhibitions, including Katherine E. NashGallery, Mineeapolis, MN.Bob Horn, Painting and DrawingBA, Southern Illinois University and independent study at TheSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago. Teaching experienceincludes Lill Street Studios, School of the Art Institute ofChicago, Central Y College, Chicago, IL and Allihies Language &Arts Center, County Cork, Ireland. Exhibits nationally.Michael Jackson, PrintmakingMFA School of the Art Institute of Chicago, BA (Hons)Brighton Polytechnic, UK. Also studied at University of theArts Philadelphia. Teaching experience includes University ofEast London, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, ChicagoPrintmakers’ Collaborative, Northshore Art League andMilwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Exhibits nationally andinternationally.Margo Jankiewicz, JewelryDegree, architectural drawing, Krakow Technikum Budowiane,Poland. Professional educator and prize winning bead artist.David Jones, WorkshopBFA, Kansas City Art Institute, internationally renown visitingartist and lecturer. Executive Director, Anchor Graphics,professor, Columbia College, Chicago.Sarah Kaiser, Painting and DrawingBFA, painting and printmaking, Colorado State University; MA,Art History, University of Chicago; MFA, painting, Universiiy ofChicago. Award winning artist and instructor at the AmericanAcademy Art, Chicago. Also taught at the Hyde Park ArtCenter, Lill Street Art Center and Harold Washington College,Chicago. Widely exhibited in Chicago and the Midwest.Bonnie Katz, MosaicsMFA New York State Of Ceramics at Alfred University, AlfredNew York; BFA Washington University, St. Louis, MO; hastaught children and adults at Evanston Art center since1986 and at Columbia College Chicago and Loyola. Exhibitsnationally and internationally.Jeremiah Ketner, Digital MediaMFA Southern IL University and BFA at CCAD, Columbus OH.Primarily a visual artist with an emphasis on painting. Ketnerdraws influence from pop-culture, such as Japanese aesthetics,packaging design, magazine ads, and urban graffiti. www.smallandround.comJill King, Painting and DrawingMA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, BFA, NorthernIllinois University. Instructor with Art Encounter, Gallery 37,and American Academy of Art. Featured in solo and groupexhibitions throughout the Midwest in private and publiccollections.Patty Kochaver, CeramicsBFA, Graceland College, Lemoni, IA; Apprenticeship, F.C.Ball, Old Town Studio Pueget Sound, WA. Kochaver ownedand operated Clayworks Studio in Rogers Park for five years.She has taught at Graceland College, Lamoni, IA, The FineLine Creative Arts Center, Arts Center Highland Park and atClayworks. Exhibits nationally.Michelle Kogan, Painting and DrawingMFA, Northern Illinois University, BFA, School of the ArtInstitute. Also teaches at Chicago Botanic Gardens, The ArtCenter Highland Park and the College of Lake County. Painter,illustrator, and designer.Deborah Kugler, * Glass/YFABA, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MBA, NorthwesternUniversity. Ceramic and glass artist exhibits widely.www.deborahkugler.com. “Web designed by faculty memberRandee Ladden”Randee Ladden, Digital MediaBA, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne, MA, medicalIllustration, University of Texas Southwestern Texas MedicalCenter. Mac-based digital collage illustrator for more than 20years. Work recognized by numerous industry magazines;illustrations for the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune,American Airlines, Encyclopedia Britannica, the AmericanMedical Association, numerous consumer magazines andadvertisements and movie and theater posters.Gerry Lang, WorkshopBA, Hampton University, MFA, Ceramics, Michigan StateUniversity. Master Artist in residence, the National Museum ofMexican Art, Chicago; participating artist, the DuSable Museum ofAfrican American History, Bricolage, After School Matter, Chicago.Donna Lurie-Semmerling, Painting and Drawing/YFABFA and Certificate of Art Education K-12, The School of the ArtInstitute of Chicago. Studied at the Ecole France Langue, Paris.Teaching experience includes the Art Center Highland Park,North Shore District 112, Highland Park, IL; Family Network,Highland Park, IL. Exhibits locally.24 REGISTER TODAY: Call 847.475.5300 Fax 847.475.5330 Online www.evanstonartcenter.org

FACULTY BIOGRAPHYPatrick Miceli, Painting and DrawingMFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago; BFA Universityof Illinois, Chicago. Teaching experience includes ColumbiaCollege, Truman College, Artist in Residence at Gallery 37 andLill Street Center for the Arts.Roberta Miles, YFABA, Northeastern Illinois University, Associate Degree, AmericanAcademy of Art. Teacher at Project Leap, The Art CenterHighland Park, and Chicago Public Schools. Exhibits in Chicagoand locally.Daniel Miller, Metal SculptureBA, Hope College, Holland Michigan, MFA, time arts, TheSchool of the Art Institute, Chicago. Adjunct AssistantProfessor, The Department of Art & Technology, The School ofthe Art Institute, instructor, Oxbow,Saugattuck, MI, “Kinetics:Form in Motion”; instructor, Columbia College, Chicago,“Introduction to Robotics”. Award winning artist exhibits widely.Ken Minami, Painting and DrawingApprenticed with Paul Ingbretson of Ingbretson Studios,Manchester, N.H. Exhibited in Chicago and area galleries.John Minkoff, Painting and DrawingMFA, Indiana University; BFA, the School of the Art Instituteof Chicago; BA, Washington University. Teaching experienceincludes Indiana University, Harper College, Lake Forest Collegeand the John Waldron Art Center in Bloomington, IN. Exhibitsregionally. www.johnminkoff.comMollie Morris, YFABA, Montana State University, MA, School of the Art Institute, arttherapy. Teaches and exhibits locally.Didier Nolet, Painting and DrawingEcole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts, Paris. Showsinternationally. Instructor, Morraine Valley Community College.Lindsay Obermeyer * Fiber and Textiles, YFABFA, School of the Art Institute; MFA Washington University,St. Louis; MAT, National Louis University, Chicago. Nationallyrecognized award-winning fiber artist with gallery exhibits acrossthe country. Teacher, lecturer, published artist. Work in thepermanent collection Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.Sheila Oettinger, Figure SculptureBFA, University of Illinois at Champaign, the School of the ArtInstitute of Chicago. Studied in France at the Paris AmericanAcademy and with sculptor Martine Vaugel. Has installed severallarge-scale figurative sculpture compositions. Represented byseveral regional galleries. Exhibits nationally.Les Orenstein, CeramicsBA in ceramics, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.Teaching experience includes 15 years’ teaching at Lill StreetStudios, Chicago, as well as appointments with the North ShoreArt League and the SIU Craft Shop Student Center. Recipientof Illinois Arts Council fellowship and Chicago Department ofCultural Affairs Community Arts awards.Karen Perl, YFABFA, School of the Art Institute Chicago, attended NationalCollege of Art and Design, Dublin, Ireland. Award winning artistrepresented in many permenant collections. Exhibits widely andrepresented by Packer-Schopf Gallery, Chicago.Leslie Perrino, JewelryMA, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA; BA,Purdue University, Lafayette, IN. Teaching experience includesthe Savannah College of Art and Design, Loyola University,Waldorf School, Bucks Rock Camp and the Evanston ArtCenter; member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths,National Enamelists Guild, and CMAG. Exhibits internationally.Sandra Peterson, JewelryCoordinator, Evanston Art Center Jewelry Advanced OpenStudio. Graduate, Chicago Academy of Fine Art. EAC Jewelrystudio cleaning and organizing manager.Jenny Pfanenstiel, FashionBA, Art Institute of Colorado in fashion design; studied withJudith M. Millinery and TLD Design. Award winning milliner whohas appeared on the Oprah show and is a member of the boardof directors, Apparel Industry Board and the Fashion GroupInternational. Her work is carried in boutiques in Barrington,Chicago, Naperville, Oak Park and other cities in Illinois as wellas in Kentucky, Wisconsin and Utah, and her costumes havebeen used in feature films and by the Cirque du Soleil.Janis Pozzi-Johnson, Painting and DrawingRepresented by Perimeter Gallery in Chicago, Rymer Galleryin Nashville, and West Branch Gallery in Stowe, Vermont.Has exhibited internationally, including Switzerland, Brazil,and Zimbabwe. Curator of the Veeck Gallery at the CatholicTheological Union in Chicago. Teaching experience includesNational-Louis University, Lill Street Art Center, InternationalSchool of Geneva, Switzerland, University of Montana, andIllinois Institute of Art. Graduate, American Academy of Art.Studied art therapy at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.Darrell Roberts, Painting and Drawing BA, Art History, Universityof Northern Iowa and BFA and MFA, School of The Art Instituteof Chicago. Award winning artist represent by Chicago’sThomas McCormick Gallery.Ann Fishel Richter, FashionDegree in fashion design, Fashion Institute of Technology, NewYork. Women’s clothing Designed for six of the labels owned byJones New York, Erez, Camp Beverly Hills.Virgil Robinson, JewelryMPS, Loyola University of Chicago; BS, University ofSouthwestern Louisiana. Studied silversmithing at OxfordCollege of Further Education, England; casting at De CordovaMuseum School, MA. Previous owner of a metal fabricatingcompany that builds metal sculptures, and specialty designeditems of bronze, stainless steel and aluminum.Heidi Ross*, Glass, YFAM. Ed, National Louis University; BA. Southern Illinois University.Certified art teacher; certified PMC instructor; instructor, OaktonCommunity College.Matt Runfola, Metal SculptureBS, Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute ofTechnology, Rochester, NY. Owns and operates a design/buildsculpture and functional objects business, with a focus onunique patina colorations and finishes. Runfola is the StudioCoordinator for the Metal Sculpture Department at the EAC, andhas numerous pieces in private collections nationally. See hiswork at www.runfolastudios.comShawn Sargent, Mixed MediaBA, School of the Art Institute, Chicago; BFA studies at TheSchool of the Museum of Fine Arts, Tufts University, Boston,MA. Award-winning tutor and art instructor. Teaches atGreenleaf Art Center and other not-for-profit art centers, andworks as a freelance editor and designer. Published artist andwriter, her work is exhibited nationally, held in private collections,and featured on book and journal covers.Dominc Sansone, Metal SculptureBFA, University of Illinois, MFA, visual art and public life, HerronSchool of Art and Design, Indiana University, Indianapolis.Artwork in the permanent collection of the Kinsey Institute.Taught Foundry Methods, Sculpture and the Creative Processat Herron.Lilach Schrag, GlassArt and education, Beit Berl College, Israel; MA Spertus College,Chicago. Art teacher Solomon Schechter Middle school, RamahCamp, and adult classes. Exhibits internationally.Nancy Sickbert-Wheeler, JewelryEducated at Chicago Academy of Fine Art, the School of theArt Institute of Chicago and University of Oklahoma. Teachingexperience includes The Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago.Also currently teaching at Art Center Highland Park. Designsand fabricates enamel jewelry and sculpture. Belongs to theEnamellist Society and Chicago Metal Arts Guild. Exhibits locallyand nationally.Sue Sommers, WatercolorBA, University of California, Berkeley, MA, New College ofCalifornia. Widely exhibited artists and author of “Teaching fromthe Inside Out”. Award winning grant recipient and teacher.Jillian Soto, Digital ArtsBA, San Francisco State University, summa cum laude,photography; MFA, School of the Art Institute, Chicago. Instructor,Marshall High School, Chicago, teaching assistant, School of theArt Institute. Award winning artist and exhibition curator.Eleanor Spiess-Ferris, Painting and DrawingBFA, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Universityof New Mexico. Represented by Aron Packer Gallery, Chicago.Exhibited extensively throughout the United States. Recipientof 1991 Illinois Arts Council grant and 1991 Arts MidwestFellowship.Cheryl Steiger, YFAThe American Academy of Art. Cheryl is a commercial artist.Teaching includes The Art Center, Highland Park; Waukeganmiddle schools, Soloman Schechter School, Stevenson HighSchool. Exhibits locally. See her work at www.cherylsteiger.com.Sandra Stone, YFABFA, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; studied atInstituto Marangoni in Milan, Italy. Has worked in fashionindustry. Exhibits locally.Rhonda Storm, JewelryBFA, Northern Illinois University. Exhibits Nationally andInternationally. Selected exhibitions include USAID show-Brilliant Stories, Philadelphia Craft Show, American Craft Expo,SOFA and Telling Stories, Facere Gallery, Seattle. Maintainsindependent studio of narrative and art jewelry.Luke Strosnider, Digital MediaBA, George Washington University, Washington, DC,Certificate, Fine Art Photography, Photographic CenterNorthwest, Seattle, WA; MFA, Visual Studies Workshop,Rochester, NY. Instructor, State University of New York,Brockport; T.A. Photographic Center Northwest. Award-winningpublished photographer, exhibits nationally.Jill Sutton, Painting and DrawingMFA, California College of Arts and Crafts; BFA, WashingtonUniversity in St. Louis. Teaching experience: Old TownTriangle Association, Civic Arts Education, Walnut Creek, CA,California College of Arts and Crafts, Laumeier Sculpture Park,St. Louis, MO.Jeremy Tinder, Painting and Drawing/YFA/OutreachMFA, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago BFA,University of Iowa. Teaching experience: The School of theArt Institute of Chicago, Marwen Foundation, ScattergoodFriends School. Author of comic books and graphic novelsand exhibits nationally.David Todd Trost, CeramicsMFA, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, BFA, PennState University. Teaching experience includes The School of theArt Institute of Chicago, Lillstreet, Gallery 37, Harold WashingtonCollege. Exhibits nationally. Contact@davidtoddtrost.comCynthia Vaicunas, Painting and DrawingMFA the School of the Art Institute. Has exhibited regionally andin South of France.Thomas Walther, Painting and DrawingBFA, Dennison University, MFA, University of Pennsylvania.Work on permanent display at Dennison. Exhibits widely.Maggie Weiss*, Printmaking/YFABS, Geography from Northern Illinois University. Intern atArtcloth Studios, San Antonio, TX. Weiss is an award-winningquilt and cloth artist, teaching a variety of classes in the Chicagoarea and beyond. She exhibits and lectures nationally.Nina Weiss*, Painting and DrawingBFA, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA; attended graduateschool at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Extensiveteaching experience includes The School of the Art Institute ofChicago, Art Center Highland Park, Chicago Botanic Gardens.She is represented by Joyce Petter Gallery, Douglas, MI; AnnLoucks Gallery, Glencoe, IL; Editions Limited, Indianapolis, INand ArtCanyon.com.Cathy Westphal, YFABS from SIU, MFA Loyola University Chicago. Technicalassistant for 10 years at Ceramics department at Evanston ArtCenter. Teaches privately.Shencheng Xu, Figure SculptureMFA, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore MD. BFA,Luxun Academy of Fine Arts, Shenyang, China. Completedover a dozen public sculptures in China. Numerous solo andgroup exhibitions in the United States and China. At presenthe is an assistant professor of sculpture at Northeastern IllinoisUniversity.* indicates workshop instructorClasses without minimum enrollment are cancelled 3 days before first class.25

2012 REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT FORMRETURN TO: 2603 SHERIDAN RD, EVANSTON, IL 60201FAX TO: 847-475-5330Important: Evanston Art Center membership is required to register for adult courses.MEMBERSHIP LEVEL: ! EAC STUDENT $40 ! SENIOR / YFA $35! FAMILY $60 !" INDIVIDUAL $50Name ________________________________________________________________Street ________________________________________________________________City _____________________________________ ____State/ZIPHome Phone ________________________ Work Phone ______________________Cell Phone ____________________________________________________________Email Address _________________________________________________________(If Child) Age _______ Date of Birth _______ Sex _______ School _____________Parent’s Name _________________________________________________________Name, Phone of Emergency Contact ______________________________________How did you hear about the EAC? ! Mail from EAC ! Advertisement! Facebook ! Twitter ! Friend ! Word of mouthPlease check your age ! 18 - 30 !"31 - 40 !"41 - 50 !"51 - 60 !"61 +PLEASE LIST YOUR CLASS(ES) BELOW, ALONG WITH ANY SECOND CHOICE(S) YOU MAY HAVE. ADDITION-AL CLASSES MAY BE LISTED ON ANOTHER REGISTRATION FORM.First ChoiceSecond ChoiceFirst ChoiceSecond ChoiceFirst ChoiceSecond ChoiceCode Class Title Day Time FeePLEASE CHECK IF APPLIES TO YOU:! I am a public school teacher taking a class/workshop to earn professional development units to be used forteaching certificate renewal.!""I was referred to the EAC by ________________________________________ (current EAC student)(PRINT NAME)!" I am referring _____________________________________________ (first-time student) to the EAC(PRINT NAME)VISA / MASTERCARD INFORMATION:CARD # ____________________________________________EXPIRATION DATE ___________________________________NAME _____________________________________________PLEASE READ AND SIGN BELOW.Total Amount ___________LIABILITY WAIVER: I have read and understand the registration and refund policies of the Evanston Art Center. Tuition is refundable, minus aprocessing fee for each class or workshop dropped: ADULT/YFA CLASSES - only if EAC registrar is notified by or on the next working day after thefirst class has met; WORKSHOPS - only if EAC registrar is notified one week before the first session has met. I fully agree to and accept all EAC schoolpolicies as outlined in the current catalog and recognize EAC’s right to refuse to retain any student in any course at any time without incurringobligations. I know that membership is non-refundable and that there are no exceptions to EAC policies. I hereby accept and assume all risk forany harm, injury or damages that may befall me, foreseen or unforeseen, as a result of my participation in workshops and classes at the EvanstonArt Center. I authorize the Evanston Art Center to seek medical assistance on my behalf if necessary.SIGNATUREIf you are registering a child, parent or guardian must sign.TOTAL CLASS TUITION ___________MEMBERSHIP ___________STUDIO TIME FEE * ___________YES, I’D LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL AID FUND!___________IF PAYING BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD, SERVICE FEE $5.00REGISTRATION FOR ADULT CLASSESMail-in and Drop-offOngoingPhone-in and Walk-in Begins February 27Winter Term March 26 – June 3Make-up week June 4 – 10REGISTRATION HOURSMonday – Thursday9 am – 10 pmFriday9 am – 5 pmSaturday9 am – 4 pmSunday1 – 4 pmCONTACT USEvanston Art CenterTel 847-475-5300Fax 847-475-5330www.evanstonartcenter.orgLOCATION: EAC & NOYESThe Evanston Art Center is located in the historicClarke mansion in Light House Landing Park at2603 Sheridan Road, just north of NorthwesternUniversity. All courses are taught here, with theexception of jewelry, figure sculpture, printmakingand some adult /YFA workshops, which are held atour basement studios in the EAC Auxiliary Campusat Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Evanston at 927Noyes Street. Public transportation: For EvanstonArt Center, take CTA Purple line to Central Street inEvanston and walk 4 blocks east to Sheridan Road.For Noyes Cultural Center, take CTA Purple line toNoyes Street and walk west 1/2 block. Paid permitand metered parking available at Noyes. (Permitparking forms available at EAC and Noyes CulturalArts Center.)REGISTRATION PROCESS:1) MAIL-IN & DROP-OFF & GOMail-in and Drop-off & Go registration are ongoing. Theyare processed in order of receipt.Note: We urge you to put down a second class choice,in case your first choice class is already filled. Many fillquickly. Please be aware that the staff cannot and will notdiscuss which classes are full, which aren’t, etc., at thistime.2) PHONE-IN, WALK-INBeginning February 27, you can "phone-in" or "walk-in" toregister. You may prefer this method if you want to knowimmediately which classes are available, which aren’t, etc.(Mail-in and drop-off registration methods still continue).Phone-in registration may be charged with a MasterCardor Visa credit card during the EAC’s registration hours. (A $5service fee will be added to all credit card charges.)3) ONLINE REGISTRATIONOnline registration - go to www.evanstonartcenter.orgSome final, but very important details. Mail your registrationform and payment to: EAC, 2603 Sheridan Road,Evanston, IL 60201. Students may prefer payment bycheck to avoid the $5 service charge attached to credit/debit cards transactions. Unless you are registering byphone, you must sign your registration form and yourpayment must be included with the registration. Whenregistering by phone, your verbal agreement to EAC’spolicies and liability waiver are needed to complete thetransaction.CONFIRMATIONThe Art Center will confirm your registration by mail. Ifyou do not get into your first choice class(es), we will callyou. (Online registrants will receive an email confirmation.)Please note: we cannot and will not confirm eachregistration by phone.26

REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND POLICIESREFUNDSCHEDULEADULT AND YFA CLASSESMEMBERSHIPMembership contributions help support the Evanston ArtCenter’s operations and programs. Membership is requiredfor adult classes at the Evanston Art Center. EAC studentsmay apply for membership at the student rate. Childrenneed not be members to participate in the Youth Fine Artsprograms. Membership is not required to participate inworkshops. Membership is non-refundable.CLASS DISCOUNTSIntroduce a friend (first time student) to EAC classes andreceive a 20% discount off the price of one class. EACRegistrar must be alerted when you are introducing astudent to EAC classes at the time of registration in orderto receive the discount. Please check the appropriate boxon the registration form indicating that you are referringa new student or have been referred by an EAC studentand write in that student’s name. 20% refund will be issuedto the referring student within 30 days after the referredstudent’s first class meets. No discounts will be given fordropped or canceled classes.REFUNDSSee schedule above. Students are responsible for notifyingthe EAC REGISTRAR that they wish to drop a class; not attendingclass does not constitute an official withdrawalfrom courses or cancellation of tuition or fees. Notifyingyour teacher does not constitute an official withdrawal -you must notify the EAC Registrar. There is no reduced orpro-rated tuition. There are no refunds or make-up classesfor classes students miss. There are no exceptions to theEAC refund policy. Membership is non-refundable.CANCELLATIONSClasses are cancelled when enrollment minimums arenot reached. EAC encourages students to register early.Classes that do not meet enrollment minimums arecancelled three days before the first class, and studentsare notified by telephone. Full tuition will be refundedwithin three weeks. The Art Center reserves the right tochange instructors, class structure, or to discontinue anyclass without incurring obligations. If a student is unableto attend a class period for any reason, the Art Center isnot responsible for providing any make-up. Not attendingclass does not constitute an official drop or withdrawalfrom courses or cancellation of tuition or fees.PLEASE NOTE:In order to register for adult classes, students must be 18years of age. Younger students may petition the Directorof Education for permission to enroll in an adult classor workshop. No one, including children of students, isallowed in the studios during class or studio time unlessDropped 7 or more days beforefirst session*Tuition refunded minus $50 processing fee***The first session is defined as the first day a class or workshop meets (NOT the first class or workshop attended).they are enrollees or have visitor permission from theDirector of Education.Dropped between 6 days before the firstsession and the first working day afterfirst session*Tuition is refunded minus a processing feeequal to 50% of the tuition**To avoid paying the processing fee, students may elect to receive a full tuition credit for classes or workshops dropped seven days or more BEFORE the first session. Tuition credit will havean expiration date of one year from the date the class or workshop was dropped and must be used in full for EAC class and/or workshop tuition. After the credit is redeemed, no furtherrefund options will be available.Tuition credits are not redeemable for cash under any circumstances. Tuition credits may be transferred to another individual only with written notice.FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPSA limited amount of financial aid and scholarships isavailable each term for adult courses and Youth Fine Artsprograms. Assistance will be based on financial need. Recentand prior recipients must re-apply each semester andwill be considered for approval, if funds are available, onlyafter allocations to first-time applicants have been made.For more information or an application, call 847-475-5300.Applications are available at the front desk. Please submitcompleted application with attendant documents withyour registration. See financial aid sliding scale below.Please note: a 1040 is the only acceptable documentationfor financial aid.CLASS / WORKSHOP SUPPLY LISTSThose registering by mail, telephone or in person willreceive a full or partial supply list along with the confirmationof enrollment, when a supply list is available. Onlineregistrants should check the class course description onour website for supply list availability.EVANSTON ART CENTER CLOSINGSClasses will not be held on major national holidays or duringextremely inclement weather. Generally, the Art Centerfollows the decisions of the District #65 public schoolsregarding weather related school closings. Classes fallingon these days will be made up at the end of the term andwill be coordinated between the faculty member and eachclass. Only the administration may cancel classes in case ofinclement weather. Please check emergencyclosings.com.FEESFees are noted in the course description in this catalog.Evanston residents pay a lower fee because their tax dollarsdirectly support the Evanston Art Center.POLICY CHANGESThe administration reserves the right to alter policies pertainingto courses, fees, and other notices in this catalogfrom time to time as deemed necessary for the properfunctioning of the Art Center. All such policy changes willbe approved by the Board of Trustees before action istaken. The administration also reserves the right to cancelclasses and alter scheduling or staffing when circumstanceswarrant.CODE OF CONDUCTIn order to provide students, members, visitors and staffwith a safe and supportive educational environment,the Evanston Art Center has adopted a Code of Conduct.Dropped after the firstworking day after thefirst session*NO REFUNDWORKSHOPS $100 OR MORE Tuition refunded minus $50 processing fee** NO REFUND NO REFUNDWORKSHOPS UNDER $100 Tuition refunded minus $25 processing fee** NO REFUND NO REFUNDFINANCIAL AID SLIDING SCALETOTAL (GROSS) INCOME / NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERSThe Code of Conduct is printed on the reverse of yourenrollment confirmation. Copies of the Code of Conductare also available through the EAC Registrar or Directorof Education. The Art Center reserves the right to refuseto retain any student in any course at any time withoutincurring obligations.STUDIO TIMESeveral departments offer studio time to current studentswho would like additional time to work in the EAC studiosoutside of class time. Studio time schedules are workedout at the beginning of each term. Studio time is includedin class tuition for Ceramics and Printmaking students.Studio time is available to Figure Sculpture, Jewelry andMetal Sculpture students for an additional fee. Studentsin these departments may sign up for studio time at anypoint during term.SPECIAL NEEDS AND ACCESSIBILITYThe Evanston Art Center's main level is handicappedaccessible. We encourage the involvement of children andadults with special needs. Children with developmentaldisabilities or physical handicaps can, in most cases, beregistered in youth classes. Please let us know aboutspecial needs or health problems in advance, and we willdo our best to accommodate you.All classes offered by the Evanston Art Center at NoyesCultural Arts Center are handicapped accessible. TheEvanston Art Center is dedicated to developing accessiblesites for art classes, and is working in cooperation withother organizations – including the Evanston Parks andRecreation Department, the Adult Continuing EducationProgram at Evanston Township High School, NorthwesternUniversity’s Norris Center, and other local arts andeducation organizations – to ensure that our studentswith disabilities are provided with accessible art classes ofcomparable quality when Evanston Art Center sites are notsuitable. For more information and to allow us to best suityour needs, please call the Art Center at 847-475-5300 atleast three weeks prior to the start of the term.YOUTH FINE ARTS LATE PICK-UP FEESParents are responsible for picking their children up ontime. The EAC cannot be responsible for students broughtearly or picked up late. A fee of $10 per every five minuteswill be assessed by credit card or by invoice.PERMISSION TO PHOTOGRAPHThe Art Center retains the right to photograph any class,work, student or event and reproduce the images at itsdiscretion without incurring obligations.SUBSIDY 1 2 3 4 5 675% $14,020 $16,075 $20,885 $25,825 $30,760 $35,70050% $18,750 $21,410 $26,345 $31,285 $36,225 $41,16525% $23,470 $26,735 $31,810 $36,750 $41,690 $47,720

The Alice Riley Society recognizes those who have generously supportedthe Evanston Art Center in their Estate Plans. This giving society has beennamed for the spiritual founder and supporter of the EAC concept of acommunity arts organization.Alice Riley SocietyAs you make decisionsabout your estate planning,please be aware that youmay identify the EvanstonArt Center as a beneficiary.As a member of this society, you become part of a select group of individuals,who help ensure that the Evanston Art Center fulfills its promise to foster theappreciation and expression of the visual arts among the diverse audiencesof the North Shore and Chicago area and to make the art of our time anaccessible and integral part of people’s lives.These generous gifts, which can be planned in advance, can carry taxincentives and may provide an income stream for donors.Please call Paula Danoff, our Director of Development and Communicationsat (847) 475-5300, ext. 206 for more information about Bequests, CharitableRemainder Trusts, IRA’s, Insurance, Donor Advised Funds, and Charitable LeadTrusts as vehicles for donations.Crossing Wires: Technology and PlayFebruary 19 – April 15, 2012Opening ReceptionSunday, February 19, 1 – 4 pmMonday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pmSundays, 12 – 4 pmImage: Altered Detail, Mired/Wired/Tired by Toby ZallmanExhibition funding provided by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the EAC’s general membership.This project is partially funded by the Evanston Arts Council, in partnership with the City of Evanston and Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Talking Pictures FestivalMarch 8 – 11, 2012The arts soar at Evanston’s film festival!Catch JOFFREY: MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCEand ANDREW BIRD: FEVER YEARand many other fabulous indie films!The Talking Pictures Festival is produced by Percolator Filmswww.talkingpicturesfestival.org / 847.371.2804 / talkingpicturesfestival@gmail.comEvanston Art Center’s21st Evanston and Vicinity BiennialAugust 12 – September 9, 2012Submission of art works due June 4, 2012Please visit our web site soon, www.evanstonartcenter.orgfor the BIENNIAL CALL FOR ARTISTS, and APPLICATION,or stop by the Art Center and ask for an application.This year’s juror is Shannon Stratton, founder and currentExecutive and Creative Director of threewalls Chicago,a not-for-profit residency and exhibition space. Foundedin 2003, threewalls has grown from a start-up exhibitionspace to a vital visual arts organization that supportscontemporary visual arts in Chicago through soloexhibitions for regional artists, residencies, grants to artists,publications, conferences and commissioning programs.Stratton’s background is both in studio practice and arthistory, theory and criticism with a focus in craft practiceand artist-run administration. Her writing on contemporarycraft, fiber art and exhibitions has been published byBerg Publishing and Ronsdale Press as well as universitygalleries, art centers, commercial galleries and magazinesthroughout the US and Canada.Stratton curates independently and in collaboration withJeff M. Ward and Judith Leemann.

Celebrate a special day with art, fun and learning by scheduling anart party at the Evanston Art Center. Parties are great for kids oradults. Come with your own ideas or choose one from our list:• Sock Monkeys• Hat Making and Decorating• Clay• Tie-Die• Watercolor• Book Binding and Decoration• Puppets• Clothing Embellishment and AlternationOur teachers will be happy to help plan your event.To book a party or learn more, call 847.475.5300Chiaravalle Montessori School425 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 847.864-2190www.chiaravalle.orgDiscover ChiaravalleHow you learn shapes who you areParent/Child · Toddler · Early Childhood 3-6 · Elementary · Middle School

Evanston Art CenterSpring BenefitA Benefit for the Evanston Art CenterSaturday, May 19, 2012at the Evanston Art Center2603 Sheridan Rd.6:30 pm ~ Silent Auction8 pm ~ Live AuctionExhibition and Advance Bidding(Bidding open to the pubic beginning Sunday, April 29th)Spring Benefi t Auction NightSaturday, May 19th$100 per personPlease RSVP by May 15847.475.5300Visit www.evanstonartcenter.orgfor more information and the auction preview

2603 Sheridan RoadEvanston, Illinois 60201847.475.5300REGISTER ONLINE @ www.evanstonartcenter.orgNON-PROFITORGANIZATIONUS POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT #291EVANSTON, ILECRWSSADULT CLASS AT A GLANCE Look for 5-week Classes on p. 5MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYMORNINGBuild Effective WebPresence, p. 6, KetnerOpen Fig. Studio, p. 7Pastel Drawing, p. 7, NoletPainting Studio, p. 7,Pozzi-JohnsonSee Through Glass, p. 10,SchragFabrication Techniques,p. 11, StormAdv. Printmakers’ MasterClass, p. 12, CoxBeginning Wheel, p. 13,KochaverThe Figure: Real or Imagined,p. 14,Oettinger/GoldsmithThe Creative Act, p. 6, SotoPortraiture, p. 8, HornBasic Painting, p. 8,Lurie-SemmerlingPlein Air Watercolor, p. 8,KoganMetalsmithing, p. 11, GilreathEtching and Woodcut,p. 12, CoxBeg/Cont. Metal Sculpture,p. 15, RunfolaLove of Photo, p. 6, StrosniderPursuing Figure, p. 8,Pozzi-JohnsonBasic Drawing, p. 8, KoganAcrylics, p. 9, GistaMetal Clay, p. 12, BaumSurvey PrintmakingTechniques, p. 13, CoxCeramics: History & Technique,p. 14, HarrisThe Figure: Real or Imagined,p. 14, Oettinger/GoldsmithCont. Metal Sculpt, p. 15,RunfolaPhotoshop & Photo Enhancement,p. 6, AllenPainting Costumed Figure,p. 9, Pozzi-JohnsonFundamentals of Drawing,p. 9, SuttonImpressions/Landscape,p. 9, HildenAlternative Surfaces, p. 11,NoletLearn to Throw, p. 14,Orenstein3-D Exploration, p. 14,GoldsmithFig. Painting/Drawing,p. 10, FungTransparent Watercolor,p. 10, KoganBeg. Warm Glass, p. 11,Kugler/RossKiln Firing, p. 14, FoyFigurative Sculpture, p. 14,MonitorBeg. Digital Photography,p. 7, HermanIntro to Metal Casting, pg. 15,SansoneYFA Get Creative with Clay,p. 17, Morris/FoyIntro to Metal Art, p. 15,HoldenAFTERNOONThe Artist’s Studio, p.7, GistaDrawing & Painting theNude, p.7, MinamiMixed Media Jewelry, p. 11,ObermeyerMetalsmithing: Jewelry &Objects, p. 11,Sickbert-WheelerPrintmaking Survey,p. 12, CoxPhoto-Digital Journal, p. 6,SotoJapanese Brush Painting,p. 8, ThomasTransparent Watercolor, p. 8,CunninghamTextiles Meet Metals, p. 10,GilreathOil Paint Fundamentals,p. 9, GistaEnsemble of the Portrait, p. 9,MinamiBook and Paper for Beg.,p. 13, CoxAdv. Photoshop, p. 6, AllenCreating & Writing for VideoProd., p. 6, SotoWatercolors: Beg/Int, p. 9,FreemanOil Painting: Beg/Int, p. 9,SuttonCollage and 3-D Collage,p. 11, SargentRings & Things, p. 12,Sickbert-WheelerSixshooters Magazine Collaborative,p. 7, HermanArt of Art Making, p. 10, HoAnimation, p. 19, TBAEVENINGPhotoshop & Photo Enhancement,p. 6, AllenLandscape to Mindscape,p. 7, NoletIntro to Oil Painting, p. 8,MiceliBeg. Warm Glass, p. 8,KuglerBeg. Digital Photo, p. 6,StrosniderPainting/Drawing, p. 8, KingWax Casting, p. 12, RobinsonIntro. to Metal Art, p. 15,RunfolaSeeing the Body, p. 9, KaiserStill Life, p. 9, MinamiBeg/Inter. Jewelry, p.12, PerrinoExp. Printmaking, p. 13,JacksonLearn to Throw, p. 14,OrensteinHome Movies, p. 7, SotoTowards Abstraction, p.10,FungInt/Adv. Jewelry, p. 12, PerrinoAltered Forms, p. 14, HarrisEnameling, p. 11, PerrinoInter/Adv. Ceramics, p.13,OrensteinBeg/Cont. Metal Sculpture,p. 15, Runfola