WheatonArts :: Education :: Creative Experiences Spring/Summer 2010
Education
This season WheatonArts is offering a great variety of workshops and classes that will engage students of all ages and levels of expertise in arts and culture. Students will have opportunities to explore various art forms, aesthetics and cultures while participating with professional teaching artists in an interactive creative experience. All classes take place within the scenic grounds and exceptional facilities of WheatonArts.
WheatonArts Member's Discount will be reflected on final invoice.
Printing With Colored Clay / 1-Day Intensive
Saturday, May 22
10am to 4pm
Ages 16 and above
Members $95 / Non-Members $110
Students are encouraged to bring a lunch for the “Brown Bag Presentation” or may purchase lunch for an additional $10
Students will learn how to use colored clays and colored slips to make monoprints with Mitch’s pioneering method of imposing images on a slab of clay, making colored slips from China clay and permanent pigments, brushing and rolling into the clay slab, and building images, colors and textures on the “matrix.” There will be demonstrations in the morning and a slideshow presentation on the history of clayprinting during lunch. No experience necessary. Get ready to use clay in a very different way!
Instructor: Mitch Lyons
Glass Casting In Sand / 2-Day Intensive
Saturday and Sunday, May 22 & 23
9am to 5pm
Ages 16 and above
Members $230 / Non-Members $250
In this two-day class students will learn the basics of casting glass, making a sand mold, and techniques in pouring molten glass. Tailored to beginners or those with any process experience. This will be a mold making and pouring slam session!
Instructor: Hank Adams
Painting On Glass Parisons Hot/Cold/Hot / 7-Day Intensive
Monday, June 21 to Sunday, June 27
9am to 10pm
Ages 16 and above
Members $540 / Non-Members $600
This class is designed for the artist who wants to combine hot blown forms with painting on glass. Of interest to the painter who wants to work with Glass or the glassblower who wants to work with Painting. The uniqueness of this process is the ability of the paint to be gathered over, or not, and to be blown into any form imaginable and still hold onto the expressiveness of painting. The class will alternate daily between cold painting sessions to hot glass sessions with assistants. Each student will have 3 days of painting and preparation and 3 days of blowing. Instructor will explain all the technical information along with insights about how to purchase products and ways to use and mix your own paints. Materials provided at a small lab fee. Experience helpful but not required.
Instructor: Jim Harmon and Staff
A discounted room rate will be available to registered session participants at the Country Inn by Carlson Millville, located adjacent to WheatonArts. Each attendee will also receive a discount card entitling them to 10% off lunch and dinner at PaperWaiter Restaurant and Pub. (Also located adjacent to WheatonArts)
Crossing Studios: From Cold To Hot / 7-Day Intensive
Sunday, July 18 to Saturday, July 24
10am to 10pm
Ages 16 and above
Members $540 / Non-Members $600
This cross-studio course will focus on combining hot, warm and cold glassmaking techniques to create intricately-patterned panels and sculpture. We will investigate hot-working sheet glass and furnace glass in various ways and fusing these components together. We will also cover cold working and solutions to carve and finish pieces. Students will be asked to push the possibilities of design and should bring sketchbooks and source materials (such as drawings and/or clippings relating to color and design). Previous experience with fusing or hot-working would be helpful but not necessary.
Instructor: Erica Rosenfeld and Staff
A discounted room rate will be available to registered session participants at the Country Inn by Carlson Millville, located adjacent to WheatonArts. Each attendee will also receive a discount card entitling them to 10% off lunch and dinner at PaperWaiter Restaurant and Pub. (Also located adjacent to WheatonArts)
Vetro Sensazionale: Italian Masters Session (Juried Admission) / 14-Day Intensive
Sunday, August 8 to Saturday, August 21
9am to 5pm
Members $1080 / Non-Members $1200
Tuition covers some dining including admission to a special Italian Celebrazione Dinner.
This is a special opportunity for experienced glassblowers to be taught by legendary Italian Maestro, Pino Signoretto and several of his accomplished devotees. Michael Schunke, noted American glass artist and colleagues will begin teaching the class by getting everyone ready for the second week with Pino. Students wanting to refine their skills in blowing or sculpting of hot glass will have a great opportunity to work with personal focus and attention by instructors and WheatonArts staff. Daily demonstrations by this team of instructors will focus on technique and aesthetics. Students will team up with classmates to work together during this intensive live/work session. Individual instruction and attention will also be offered to develop personal skills.
Download the Masters Session Application PDF>>
Priority will be given to students with extensive glass working experience. Space is limited. Early application is encouraged. This inaugural visit to WheatonArts by Pino Signoretto will coincide with WheatonArts 40th Anniversary Italian Celebrazione dinner party at the conclusion of this class. Tuition will include an invitation to the dinner. Visiting Artists: Pino Signoretto, Michael Schunke and other special guest artists
A discounted room rate will be available to registered session participants at the Country Inn by Carlson Millville, located adjacent to WheatonArts. Each attendee will also receive a discount card entitling them to 10% off lunch and dinner at PaperWaiter Restaurant and Pub. (Also located adjacent to WheatonArts)
WheatonArts Member's Discount will be reflected on final invoice.
Print a Registration Form>> Become a Member>>
Fire And Forms: Summer Sampler Workshops For Teens and Young Adults Designed for ages 14 to 20, this summer series introduces young people to a range of visual and performing arts in glass, clay, sculpture, fiber, and dance! This art cycle is a great way for students to enhance their college resumes through participation in artistic and multi-cultural experiences. Classes meet on Saturdays, July 10 through August 28. Certifications ofCompletion will be awarded.
Classes in Glass* are $75. each. All other classes are $25. each.
Please Call or Fax to Register. These classes are not available to register online.
PHONE: (800) 998-4552 x100 FAX: 856.825.2410
Transformations: Metal Sculpture From The Surrounds
Saturday, July 10
10am to 2pm
$25
This is a class that will introduce the young artist to quick and fun ways of assembling three-dimensional objects from the metal and other scraps that the WheatonArts Studio keeps on hand. Students will work as a team to assemble a sculpture with individual components that will then be welded to form a larger sculpture that will then be put on summer display on the WheatonArts grounds. A fun and action packed art exercise taught by a terrific team of WheatonArts artists! members! Students are encouraged to bring a bag lunch.
Instructor: Studio Staff
Glass Casting In Sand*
Saturday, July 17
2pm to 4pm
$75
A special, hands-on intensive glass casting session for younger artists. In this short but action-packed class students will work together to learn the very basics of mold making and glass casting into bentonite and sand mix molds.
Instructor: Studio Staff
Clay Art: Face Jugs
Saturday, July 24
2pm to 4pm
$25
Face jugs were first made in the United States during the early 1800s. Since then, they have become part of the repertoire of many traditional and modern artists. There are many stories explaining the origin and mystique surrounding these oddly humorous creations. One tells how folks of Appalachia kept their moonshine in jugs designed with scary faces, keeping children from sampling the contents. Another refers to the tradition among slave communities of placing devil jugs or scary face jugs with devil horns on graves to help the deceased chase away evil spirits. Class participants will have the opportunity to use traditional or modern stories as inspiration to create and attach faces using hand-building methods on pre-formed clay jugs. Following the class, jugs will be fired in one of our kilns and available for pick-up in 2-3 weeks.
Instructor: Phyllis Seidner
Introduction To Hot Glass*
Saturday, July 31
1pm to 4pm
$75
In this special introductory session the basics skills involved in blowing glass will be covered. As a group we will go over all the basics and using teamwork we will learn together. By the end of the session each student will be given individual guidance on blowing their own piece to completion.
Instructor: Studio Staff
Out Of The Drum: African Drumming And Dance
Saturday, August 7
1pm to 4pm
$25
This is a journey recounted with the voice of the drum and dance movement. Participants will learn about African culture and daily life in the village. African rhythms, dances and songs are used as the backdrop to the journey. The workshop is divided into two parts: (1) “Spoken Hand: African Drumming/Hand Percussion," an exploration of varied forms of nonverbal communication in the wondrous language of the African djembe drum, and (2) “Village Dance,” a beginners level dance workshop that seeks to develop the human body in a holistic manner incorporating the mind, body, and spirit while learning a dance style and technique which is integral to African culture. Students will learn songs and dances that depict daily life in the village including planting, harvesting, cooking, and hunting.
Instruments are provided but students are encouraged to bring their own djembe African drum, bongos, conga, bells, shakere, or any percussive instrument. Students who are not able to dance are invited to observe the dance session, play along, and be part of the collective experience.
Instructor: Mafalda Thomas-Bouzy
Fiber Art: Knitting Circle
Saturday, August 14
10am to 2pm
$25
Join us in our informal knitting circle! Students will gather to learn the basic knit stitch while making a wearable neck garment. The class will begin with an overview of materials and techniques followed by one-on-one instruction. Students will also be shown contemporary examples of knitted art to illustrate the endless possibilities of this unique art form. This class is perfect for those who hope to gain a general familiarity with the materials and techniques of knitting.
Instructors: Pamela Annarilli, Dianne Wood, Kristin Vannoy
Forms In Nature: Casting In Plaster
Saturday, August 21
2pm to 4pm
$25
Students will learn the basic methods of creating “a negative form” (a mold) and casting “a positive form” in plaster. Using the rich resources at WheatonArts, students can search for objects found in nature or use objects provided in class and create imprints in soft modeling clay with their objects. Using this imprint as their mold, they will pour plaster to cast a low relief tile/plaque.
Instructor: Lilian Vespertino
Found-Object Art
Saturday, August 28
2pm to 5pm
$25
In visual art, an artist may incorporate into an artwork objects which have not been specifically designed for such a purpose. When found objects are used as part of a painting or sculpture, the resulting work is referred to as found object art. In this class, students will create original artworks using found or recycled objects and materials. Projects will be two-dimensional or shallow relief and portable. Participants should arrive with a subject in mind such as portraits, a landscape, a still life, a motorcycle or a theme. Students should bring materials they wish to use for their artwork such as paper, fabric, paint, or small wood scraps. Additional materials and tools will be available in class.
Instructor: Meed Barnett
WheatonArts Member's Discount will be reflected on final invoice.
Print a Registration Form>> Become a Member>>
Family Fun: Family Workshops Series
Designed for all ages this workshops series invites both children and adults to explore a variety of artistic and cultural experiences. They are scheduled on weekends and no previous experience is required. Each class instructor will provide projects appropriate for the age and the experience of the participants. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cambodian Beadwork On Fabric
Sunday, April 25
2pm to 4 pm
Ages 10 and above
Members $30 / Non-Members $35
Cambodian traditional beadwork is a form of bead embroidery on fabric used by the artist when making Cambodian traditional wedding and dance costumes. Participants will create flower and diamond designs with gold glass beads and sequins on a small multi-purpose purse. Students will learn about the history and cultural significance of Cambodian costume. This class is the first in a series of workshops offered in conjunction with the Cambodian Traditions: Wedding and Court Dances exhibition. All materials included.
Instructor: Chamroeun Yin
Art Of Bookmaking: Mother’s Day Surprise
Saturday, May 8
2pm to 4pm
Ages 8 and above
Members $30 / Non-Members $35
Designing books is an art form that allows one to collect special events/remembrances, photos, artwork, or creative writing. In this class, students will learn about basic book styles, tools and materials, types of papers, how to make covers, and various binding techniques. You can design and produce a special Mother’s Day book!
Instructor: Jeanne Jablonski
Create An Amulet (Nazar) Bracelet
Saturday, May 22
2pm to 4pm
Ages 14 and above
Members $30 / Non-Members $35
Materials Set: 20
Many cultures believe that the nazar is caused by an evil eye and people need an amulet to be protected. Made of handmade glass, the nazar is typically designed as a hanging ornament on the neck, wrists or ankles. Students will create their own nazar bracelet in this class. Material sets include a lamp work cylindrical nazar glass bead (made by artist/instructor), glass beads, crystals, or semi-precious stones, threads, and decorative closures.
Instructor: Deb DiMarco
Design A Glass Vessel Necklace
Saturday, June 12
2pm to 4pm
Ages 14 and above
Members $40 / Non-Members $45
Materials Set: $24
Learn the basics of necklace design, assembly, and stringing. Students will create their own pendant-style necklace from a materials set that includes a beautiful handmade miniature vessel – urn, amphora, or pitcher (made by flamework artist/instructor), glass beads, crystals, or semi-precious stones, threads, and decorative closures.
Instructor: Deb DiMarco
Art Of Bookmaking: Independence Day Pop-Up Book
Saturday, June 26
2pm to 4pm
Ages 8 and above
Members $30 / Non-Members $35
Students will learn about basic book designs as described above. This class will focus on a special pop-up book in celebration of the 4th of July!
Instructor: Jeanne Jablonski
Out Of The Drum: African Drumming and Dance
Saturday, August 7
1pm to 4pm
Ages 12 and above
Members $20 / Non-Members $25
This is a journey recounted with the voice of the drum and dance movement. Participants will learn about African culture and daily life in the village. African rhythms, dances and songs are used as the backdrop to the journey. The workshop is divided into two parts: (1) “Spoken Hand: African Drumming/Hand Percussion," an exploration of varied forms of nonverbal communication in the wondrous language of the African djembe drum, and (2) “Village Dance,” a beginners level dance workshop that seeks to develop the human body in a holistic manner incorporating the mind, body, and spirit while learning a dance style and technique which is the art of African culture. Students will learn songs and dances that depict daily life in the village including planting, harvesting, cooking, and hunting.
Instruments are provided but students are encouraged to bring their own djembe African drum, bongos, conga, bells, shakere, or any percussive instrument. Students who are not able to dance are invited to observe the dance session, play along and be part of the collective experience.
Instructor: Mafalda Thomas-Bouzy
WheatonArts Member's Discount will be reflected on final invoice.
Print a Registration Form>> Become a Member>>
Payment is due at the time of registration. Checks must be made payable to WheatonArts. Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to workshop date. Walk-ins welcome if space is available.
Mail a Registration Form or Call to Register
MAIL: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
1501 Glasstown Road
ATTN: Beverly Narbut
Millville, NJ 08332
EMAIL: bnarbut@wheatonarts.org
FAX: 856.825.2410
PHONE: (800) 998-4552 x100
CANCELLATIONS: Refunds will be given up to one week prior to the beginning of the workshop. After this time your workshop fee is non-refundable. WheatonArts reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to minimal enrollment. If cancellation occurs, WheatonArts will refund all workshop fees.
WheatonArts Member's Discount will be reflected on final invoice.
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WheatonArts Member's Discount will be reflected on final invoice.
Intensive Classes
& Workshops
Printing With Colored Clay / 1-Day Intensive
Saturday, May 22
10am to 4pm
Ages 16 and above
Members $95 / Non-Members $110
Students are encouraged to bring a lunch for the “Brown Bag Presentation” or may purchase lunch for an additional $10
Students will learn how to use colored clays and colored slips to make monoprints with Mitch’s pioneering method of imposing images on a slab of clay, making colored slips from China clay and permanent pigments, brushing and rolling into the clay slab, and building images, colors and textures on the “matrix.” There will be demonstrations in the morning and a slideshow presentation on the history of clayprinting during lunch. No experience necessary. Get ready to use clay in a very different way!
Instructor: Mitch Lyons
Glass Casting In Sand / 2-Day Intensive
Saturday and Sunday, May 22 & 23
9am to 5pm
Ages 16 and above
Members $230 / Non-Members $250
In this two-day class students will learn the basics of casting glass, making a sand mold, and techniques in pouring molten glass. Tailored to beginners or those with any process experience. This will be a mold making and pouring slam session!
Instructor: Hank Adams
Painting On Glass Parisons Hot/Cold/Hot / 7-Day Intensive
Monday, June 21 to Sunday, June 27
9am to 10pm
Ages 16 and above
Members $540 / Non-Members $600
This class is designed for the artist who wants to combine hot blown forms with painting on glass. Of interest to the painter who wants to work with Glass or the glassblower who wants to work with Painting. The uniqueness of this process is the ability of the paint to be gathered over, or not, and to be blown into any form imaginable and still hold onto the expressiveness of painting. The class will alternate daily between cold painting sessions to hot glass sessions with assistants. Each student will have 3 days of painting and preparation and 3 days of blowing. Instructor will explain all the technical information along with insights about how to purchase products and ways to use and mix your own paints. Materials provided at a small lab fee. Experience helpful but not required.
Instructor: Jim Harmon and Staff
A discounted room rate will be available to registered session participants at the Country Inn by Carlson Millville, located adjacent to WheatonArts. Each attendee will also receive a discount card entitling them to 10% off lunch and dinner at PaperWaiter Restaurant and Pub. (Also located adjacent to WheatonArts)
Crossing Studios: From Cold To Hot / 7-Day Intensive
Sunday, July 18 to Saturday, July 24
10am to 10pm
Ages 16 and above
Members $540 / Non-Members $600
This cross-studio course will focus on combining hot, warm and cold glassmaking techniques to create intricately-patterned panels and sculpture. We will investigate hot-working sheet glass and furnace glass in various ways and fusing these components together. We will also cover cold working and solutions to carve and finish pieces. Students will be asked to push the possibilities of design and should bring sketchbooks and source materials (such as drawings and/or clippings relating to color and design). Previous experience with fusing or hot-working would be helpful but not necessary.
Instructor: Erica Rosenfeld and Staff
A discounted room rate will be available to registered session participants at the Country Inn by Carlson Millville, located adjacent to WheatonArts. Each attendee will also receive a discount card entitling them to 10% off lunch and dinner at PaperWaiter Restaurant and Pub. (Also located adjacent to WheatonArts)
Vetro Sensazionale: Italian Masters Session (Juried Admission) / 14-Day Intensive
Sunday, August 8 to Saturday, August 21
9am to 5pm
Members $1080 / Non-Members $1200
Tuition covers some dining including admission to a special Italian Celebrazione Dinner.
This is a special opportunity for experienced glassblowers to be taught by legendary Italian Maestro, Pino Signoretto and several of his accomplished devotees. Michael Schunke, noted American glass artist and colleagues will begin teaching the class by getting everyone ready for the second week with Pino. Students wanting to refine their skills in blowing or sculpting of hot glass will have a great opportunity to work with personal focus and attention by instructors and WheatonArts staff. Daily demonstrations by this team of instructors will focus on technique and aesthetics. Students will team up with classmates to work together during this intensive live/work session. Individual instruction and attention will also be offered to develop personal skills.
Download the Masters Session Application PDF>>
Priority will be given to students with extensive glass working experience. Space is limited. Early application is encouraged. This inaugural visit to WheatonArts by Pino Signoretto will coincide with WheatonArts 40th Anniversary Italian Celebrazione dinner party at the conclusion of this class. Tuition will include an invitation to the dinner. Visiting Artists: Pino Signoretto, Michael Schunke and other special guest artists
A discounted room rate will be available to registered session participants at the Country Inn by Carlson Millville, located adjacent to WheatonArts. Each attendee will also receive a discount card entitling them to 10% off lunch and dinner at PaperWaiter Restaurant and Pub. (Also located adjacent to WheatonArts)
WheatonArts Member's Discount will be reflected on final invoice.
Print a Registration Form>> Become a Member>>
Fire And Forms: Summer Sampler Workshops For Teens and Young Adults Designed for ages 14 to 20, this summer series introduces young people to a range of visual and performing arts in glass, clay, sculpture, fiber, and dance! This art cycle is a great way for students to enhance their college resumes through participation in artistic and multi-cultural experiences. Classes meet on Saturdays, July 10 through August 28. Certifications ofCompletion will be awarded.
Classes in Glass* are $75. each. All other classes are $25. each.
Please Call or Fax to Register. These classes are not available to register online.
PHONE: (800) 998-4552 x100 FAX: 856.825.2410
Transformations: Metal Sculpture From The Surrounds
Saturday, July 10
10am to 2pm
$25
This is a class that will introduce the young artist to quick and fun ways of assembling three-dimensional objects from the metal and other scraps that the WheatonArts Studio keeps on hand. Students will work as a team to assemble a sculpture with individual components that will then be welded to form a larger sculpture that will then be put on summer display on the WheatonArts grounds. A fun and action packed art exercise taught by a terrific team of WheatonArts artists! members! Students are encouraged to bring a bag lunch.
Instructor: Studio Staff
Glass Casting In Sand*
Saturday, July 17
2pm to 4pm
$75
A special, hands-on intensive glass casting session for younger artists. In this short but action-packed class students will work together to learn the very basics of mold making and glass casting into bentonite and sand mix molds.
Instructor: Studio Staff
Clay Art: Face Jugs
Saturday, July 24
2pm to 4pm
$25
Face jugs were first made in the United States during the early 1800s. Since then, they have become part of the repertoire of many traditional and modern artists. There are many stories explaining the origin and mystique surrounding these oddly humorous creations. One tells how folks of Appalachia kept their moonshine in jugs designed with scary faces, keeping children from sampling the contents. Another refers to the tradition among slave communities of placing devil jugs or scary face jugs with devil horns on graves to help the deceased chase away evil spirits. Class participants will have the opportunity to use traditional or modern stories as inspiration to create and attach faces using hand-building methods on pre-formed clay jugs. Following the class, jugs will be fired in one of our kilns and available for pick-up in 2-3 weeks.
Instructor: Phyllis Seidner
Introduction To Hot Glass*
Saturday, July 31
1pm to 4pm
$75
In this special introductory session the basics skills involved in blowing glass will be covered. As a group we will go over all the basics and using teamwork we will learn together. By the end of the session each student will be given individual guidance on blowing their own piece to completion.
Instructor: Studio Staff
Out Of The Drum: African Drumming And Dance
Saturday, August 7
1pm to 4pm
$25
This is a journey recounted with the voice of the drum and dance movement. Participants will learn about African culture and daily life in the village. African rhythms, dances and songs are used as the backdrop to the journey. The workshop is divided into two parts: (1) “Spoken Hand: African Drumming/Hand Percussion," an exploration of varied forms of nonverbal communication in the wondrous language of the African djembe drum, and (2) “Village Dance,” a beginners level dance workshop that seeks to develop the human body in a holistic manner incorporating the mind, body, and spirit while learning a dance style and technique which is integral to African culture. Students will learn songs and dances that depict daily life in the village including planting, harvesting, cooking, and hunting.
Instruments are provided but students are encouraged to bring their own djembe African drum, bongos, conga, bells, shakere, or any percussive instrument. Students who are not able to dance are invited to observe the dance session, play along, and be part of the collective experience.
Instructor: Mafalda Thomas-Bouzy
Fiber Art: Knitting Circle
Saturday, August 14
10am to 2pm
$25
Join us in our informal knitting circle! Students will gather to learn the basic knit stitch while making a wearable neck garment. The class will begin with an overview of materials and techniques followed by one-on-one instruction. Students will also be shown contemporary examples of knitted art to illustrate the endless possibilities of this unique art form. This class is perfect for those who hope to gain a general familiarity with the materials and techniques of knitting.
Instructors: Pamela Annarilli, Dianne Wood, Kristin Vannoy
Forms In Nature: Casting In Plaster
Saturday, August 21
2pm to 4pm
$25
Students will learn the basic methods of creating “a negative form” (a mold) and casting “a positive form” in plaster. Using the rich resources at WheatonArts, students can search for objects found in nature or use objects provided in class and create imprints in soft modeling clay with their objects. Using this imprint as their mold, they will pour plaster to cast a low relief tile/plaque.
Instructor: Lilian Vespertino
Found-Object Art
Saturday, August 28
2pm to 5pm
$25
In visual art, an artist may incorporate into an artwork objects which have not been specifically designed for such a purpose. When found objects are used as part of a painting or sculpture, the resulting work is referred to as found object art. In this class, students will create original artworks using found or recycled objects and materials. Projects will be two-dimensional or shallow relief and portable. Participants should arrive with a subject in mind such as portraits, a landscape, a still life, a motorcycle or a theme. Students should bring materials they wish to use for their artwork such as paper, fabric, paint, or small wood scraps. Additional materials and tools will be available in class.
Instructor: Meed Barnett
WheatonArts Member's Discount will be reflected on final invoice.
Print a Registration Form>> Become a Member>>
Family Fun: Family Workshops Series
Designed for all ages this workshops series invites both children and adults to explore a variety of artistic and cultural experiences. They are scheduled on weekends and no previous experience is required. Each class instructor will provide projects appropriate for the age and the experience of the participants. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cambodian Beadwork On Fabric
Sunday, April 25
2pm to 4 pm
Ages 10 and above
Members $30 / Non-Members $35
Cambodian traditional beadwork is a form of bead embroidery on fabric used by the artist when making Cambodian traditional wedding and dance costumes. Participants will create flower and diamond designs with gold glass beads and sequins on a small multi-purpose purse. Students will learn about the history and cultural significance of Cambodian costume. This class is the first in a series of workshops offered in conjunction with the Cambodian Traditions: Wedding and Court Dances exhibition. All materials included.
Instructor: Chamroeun Yin
Art Of Bookmaking: Mother’s Day Surprise
Saturday, May 8
2pm to 4pm
Ages 8 and above
Members $30 / Non-Members $35
Designing books is an art form that allows one to collect special events/remembrances, photos, artwork, or creative writing. In this class, students will learn about basic book styles, tools and materials, types of papers, how to make covers, and various binding techniques. You can design and produce a special Mother’s Day book!
Instructor: Jeanne Jablonski
Create An Amulet (Nazar) Bracelet
Saturday, May 22
2pm to 4pm
Ages 14 and above
Members $30 / Non-Members $35
Materials Set: 20
Many cultures believe that the nazar is caused by an evil eye and people need an amulet to be protected. Made of handmade glass, the nazar is typically designed as a hanging ornament on the neck, wrists or ankles. Students will create their own nazar bracelet in this class. Material sets include a lamp work cylindrical nazar glass bead (made by artist/instructor), glass beads, crystals, or semi-precious stones, threads, and decorative closures.
Instructor: Deb DiMarco
Design A Glass Vessel Necklace
Saturday, June 12
2pm to 4pm
Ages 14 and above
Members $40 / Non-Members $45
Materials Set: $24
Learn the basics of necklace design, assembly, and stringing. Students will create their own pendant-style necklace from a materials set that includes a beautiful handmade miniature vessel – urn, amphora, or pitcher (made by flamework artist/instructor), glass beads, crystals, or semi-precious stones, threads, and decorative closures.
Instructor: Deb DiMarco
Art Of Bookmaking: Independence Day Pop-Up Book
Saturday, June 26
2pm to 4pm
Ages 8 and above
Members $30 / Non-Members $35
Students will learn about basic book designs as described above. This class will focus on a special pop-up book in celebration of the 4th of July!
Instructor: Jeanne Jablonski
Out Of The Drum: African Drumming and Dance
Saturday, August 7
1pm to 4pm
Ages 12 and above
Members $20 / Non-Members $25
This is a journey recounted with the voice of the drum and dance movement. Participants will learn about African culture and daily life in the village. African rhythms, dances and songs are used as the backdrop to the journey. The workshop is divided into two parts: (1) “Spoken Hand: African Drumming/Hand Percussion," an exploration of varied forms of nonverbal communication in the wondrous language of the African djembe drum, and (2) “Village Dance,” a beginners level dance workshop that seeks to develop the human body in a holistic manner incorporating the mind, body, and spirit while learning a dance style and technique which is the art of African culture. Students will learn songs and dances that depict daily life in the village including planting, harvesting, cooking, and hunting.
Instruments are provided but students are encouraged to bring their own djembe African drum, bongos, conga, bells, shakere, or any percussive instrument. Students who are not able to dance are invited to observe the dance session, play along and be part of the collective experience.
Instructor: Mafalda Thomas-Bouzy
WheatonArts Member's Discount will be reflected on final invoice.
Print a Registration Form>> Become a Member>>
Payment is due at the time of registration. Checks must be made payable to WheatonArts. Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to workshop date. Walk-ins welcome if space is available.
Mail a Registration Form or Call to Register
MAIL: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
1501 Glasstown Road
ATTN: Beverly Narbut
Millville, NJ 08332
EMAIL: bnarbut@wheatonarts.org
FAX: 856.825.2410
PHONE: (800) 998-4552 x100
CANCELLATIONS: Refunds will be given up to one week prior to the beginning of the workshop. After this time your workshop fee is non-refundable. WheatonArts reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to minimal enrollment. If cancellation occurs, WheatonArts will refund all workshop fees.
WheatonArts Member's Discount will be reflected on final invoice.
Print a Brochure>>
Back To Top of Page>>
