Fall 2008 Schedule

All classes are held at Chesterfield Arts

Register online here or call Chesterfield Arts

at (636) 519-1955 unless otherwise noted

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Pre-K/K

Art Sampler

Students will participate in a variety of activities including painting, collage, mixed media work and more! In this discovery of colors, textures, shapes and design, your child will not only learn the fundamentals of art but also create art work that challenges his or her creativity and personal expression. (6 week session)

Fee: $70

Session I    M/ 10-11am September 8 - October 13  CLOSED

Session II   M/ 10-11am October 20 - November 24  Register Online

Create a Picture Book

Become a real author and illustrator of your own book. Bring home a masterpiece for the whole family to enjoy. Using collage, markers, color pencil and more, you'll create this one-of-a-kind picture book! (6 week session)

Fee:$70

Session I   T/ 2-3pm September 9 - October 14 CLOSED

Session II  T/ 2-3pm October 21 - November 25  Register Online

1st - 3rd Grade

Ceramics

Explore sculpture and ceramics working with kiln-fired clay. Create useful items or artistic gifts and learn unique, yet simple, ceramic technique. Your objects will be artistically glazed and completed as a finished piece in this class. (6 week session)

After School

Session I  W/ 4:30-5:30pm September 3 - October 8  CLOSED

Session II W/ 4:30-5:30pm October 15 - November 19 Register Online

Fee:$70

Homeschool (5 week session)

Session I  W/ 10:30-Noon September 17 - October 15 CLOSED

Session II W/ 10:30-Noon October 22 - November 19 Register Online

Fee:$80

Playing with Paint

Join us for a painting exploration where each participant will paint a canvas and work on many different painting activities! Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of paint mediums and complete several pieces to take home. (6 weeek session)

After School

Session I  M / 4:30-5:30pm September 8 - October 13 CLOSED

Session II M/ 4:30-5:30pm October 20 - November 24 Register Online

Fee:$70

Homeschool

Session I  M / 10:30-Noon September 8 - October 13 CLOSED

Session II M/ 10:30-Noon October 20 - November 24 Register Online

Fee:$90

Illustration and Cartooning

Create your own illustrations or cartoons inspired by either your own or another's stories! Students will use a variety of drawing materials, including wet and dry media. Watch your imagination come to life! (6 week session)

Fee:$90

Homeschool

Session I  Th/ 10:30-Noon September 4 - October 9 CLOSED

Session II Th/ 10:30-Noon October 16 - November 20 Register Online

3rd - 5th Grade

Playing with Paint

Join us for painting class where each participant will paint a canvas and work on many different painting activities! Students will work with a variety of paints and complete several pieces to take home. (6 week sesion)

After School

Session I  Th/ 4:30-5:30pm September 4 - October 9 CLOSED

Session II Th/ 4:30-5:30pm October 16 - November 20 Register Online

Fee:$70

Homeschool

Session I   M/ 1:00-2:30pm September 8 - October 13 CLOSED

Session II   M/ 1:00-2:30pm October 20 - November 24 Register Online

Fee:$90

Mixed Media

Students will use a variety of media to make unique and inventive works. Explore traditional and non-traditional media to create original works of art reflective of the artist's own sensibilities. (5 week session)

Fee:$80

Homeschool

Session I  W/ 1:00-2:30pm September 17 - October 15 CLOSED

Session II W/ 1:00-2:30pm October 22 - November 19 Register Online

Cultural Study of the Arts

Children will explore ancient studies of Greek and Egyptian cultures. Learn how to create hieroglyphics or a Grecian amphora (pottery from Greece). This class will use a variety of media, including paint, clay, pastels and more. (6 week session)

Fee:$110

Homeschool

Session I  Th/ 10-Noon September 4 - October 9 CLOSED

Session II  Th/ 10-Noon October 16 - November 20 Register Online

Art Around the World

Create your own Aboriginal art of Australia or Oaxacan art of Mexico. Students will delve into several cultures from around the world and use different media that will apply to the art of this country, including clay, fibers, paint and more! (6 week session)

Fee:$110

Homeschool

Session I Th/ 12:30-2:30pm September 4 - October 9 CLOSED

Session II Th/ 12:30-2:30pm October 16- November 20 Register Online

Pottery Wheel

Want to try the pottery wheel but a little nervous about slinging mud? Take this introductory pottery wheel course and you will be astounded at what you can create! Students will walk way witih finished glazed ceramic pieces. (6 week session)

Fee:$110

After School

Session I  T/ 5-7pm September 9 - October 14 CLOSED

Session II T/ 5-7pm October 21 - November 25 Register Online

6th - 8th Grade

Painting

Join us for painting class where each participant will paint a canvas and work on many different painting activities! Students will work witha variety of paints and complete several pieces to take home. (6 week session)

Fee:$90

Evening

Session I   T/ 6:30-8pm September 9 - October 14 CLOSED

Session II   T/ 6:30-8pm October 21 - November 25 Register Online

Pottery Wheel

Want to try the pottery wheel but a little nervous about slinging mud? Take this introductory pottery wheel course and you'll be astounded at what you can create. Students will walk away with finished glazed ceramic pieces. (6 week session)

Fee:$110

Evening

Session I Th/ 5-7pm September 4 - October 9 CLOSED

Session II Th/ 5-7pm October 16 - November 20 Register Online

Comicking and Cartooning

Students will learn drawing skills specific to comicking and cartooning characters and learn the basics of text, storylines and more! (6 week session)

Fee:$100

Evening

Session I  M/ 5:30-7:30pm September 8 - October 13 CLOSED

Session II M/ 5:30-7:30pm October 20 - November 24 Register Online

Drawing

This intensive, 6 week course focusing on drawing is intended to get the student's portfolio ready for college. While the focus is academic, students will have the opportunity to learn new techniques as they explore this foundational skill for all artistic endeavors. (6 week session)

Fee:$130

Session I 

M/ 6:00-8:30pm

September 8 - October 13 CLOSED

Session II 

M/ 6:00-8:30pm

October 20 - November 24 Register Online

Painting

This intensive, 6 week course focusing on painting is intended to get the student's portfolio ready for college, as well as expand his or her knowledge of different mediums and techniques. Whether you already have experience with painting or are just starting out, this added skill can truly enhance any student's portfolio before visiting colleges and universities. (6 week session)

Fee:$140

Session I

Th/ 6:00-8:30pm

September 4 - October 9 CLOSED

Session II

Th/ 6:00-8:30pm

October 16 - November 20 Register Online

Metal Designs

This course will be an introduction to the techniques of cutting, joining and finishing metal. Students will learn the 7 joints and beginning fabrication techniques for metal design. These skills will allow students to build the foundation needed to create pieces now and in the future. (8 week session)

Fee:$245 ($210 + $35 Materials)

Session I

Th/ 5:30-8:30pm

August 28 - October 16 CLOSED

Session II

Th/ 5:30-8:30pm

October 23 - December 18 Register Online

Painting with Pastels with Barbara Remley Martin

Using pastels in a painterly method, students will become more familiar with color, texture, under-painted supports and various types of pastels. Each class will include color exercises, painting demonstrations and painting time. Still-life and photographic references are used with an emphasis on skill development and understanding color combinations. (8 week session)

Fee:$150

(Supplies Not Included)

Thursdays 9:30-Noon

September 18 - November 6 CLOSED

Watercolor with Beverly Hoffman

Come paint with professional watercolor artist and instructor Beverly Hoffman. Throughout the class, students will paint an array of subjects, including still life, landscape, figures, or their own unique themes. Whatever your goals or aspirations with watercolor, this class can help develop your creative impulses or help you learn new techniques that will enrich your artistic skills. The second session of this watercolor course can serve as either an introductory class or a continuation of the first session. (4 week session)

Fee:$90

Session I

Wednesdays 9:00-Noon

September 17 - October 8 CLOSED

Session II

Wednesdays 9:00-Noon

October 22 - November 12 Register Online

Metal Designs with Sherri Jaudes

Have you ever been inspired by an amazing piece of jewelry, a unique metal sculpture, or even an elegant decorative accent for your home and wished you could learn the basics of creative metal design? Join nationally-recognized metalsmith Sherri Jaudes in this 8 week class where students learn the seven joints of metal work, as well as beginning fabrication techniques, joining, and finishing skills. Your creativity truly is the limit to the genre, style, and types of metal designs you explore, while enjoying this tremendous opportunity to learn something new. (8 week session)

Fee:$220 ($185 + $35 supply fee)

Session I

Mondays 5:30-8pm

August 18 - October 13 CLOSED

Session II

Mondays 5:30-8pm

October 20 - December 8 Register Online

Pottery with Janny Lai

Want to try the pottery wheel but a little nervous about slinging mud? Take this introductory pottery wheel course and you'll be astounded at what you can create! Take inspiration from famous ceramicists or explore your own ideas, as instructor Janny Lai guides you through the basics of the pottery wheel and working with clay and glazes. Students will walk away with finished glazed ceramic pieces. (6 week session)

Fee:$150

Session I

Wednesdays 5-7:30pm

September 3 - October 8 CLOSED

Session II

Wednesdays 5-7:30pm

October 15 - November 19 Register Online

Painting for the Beginner and Intermediate with Kathy Ladd and Jennifer Klemp

While you may have explored different painting techniques in the past, many developing artists never get the opportunity to experiment with the vast array of traditional and non-traditional painting mediums available. Take the opportunity to explore oil and acrylic painting with still-life, portraiture and more! Underpainting techniques, the utilization of different mixing mediums with oil paints, and color mixing is just the beginning of the many useful skills students will learn. This class is designed for those who are just beginning or those who would like to get back into painting. (6 week session)

Fee:$160

Wednesday Sessions

Kathy Ladd

Session I

6:00-9:00pm

August 27 - October 1 CLOSED

Session II

6:00-9:00pm

October 8 - November 12 Register Online

Friday Sessions

Jennifer Klemp

Session I

10-12:30pm

September 5 - October 10 CLOSED

Session II

10-12:30pm

October 17 - November 21 Register Online

Illustration/Drawing

Learn the process of illustration as well as techniques of drawing from life or from photographs. Be inspired by either your own or another's stories or just learn to draw representational works. In this class, students will learn a variety of styles, media and techniques needed to make your drawing or illustration complete. (6 week session)

Fee:$130

Session I

Tuesdays 4:00-6:30pm

September 9 - October 14 CLOSED

Session II

Tuesdays 4:00-6:30pm

October 21 - November 25 Register Online

Landscape Painting with Barry Sullivan

Landscape painting will consist of field trips to local parks as well as in-studio time. Learn how to create atmospheric perspective using cool and warm color theory and other techniques needed in great landscape paintings. Try painting with oil, acrylics, watercolor and more! (6 week session)

Fee:$160

Session I

Tuesdays 9:30-12:30pm

September 9 - October 14 CLOSED

Session II

Tuesdays 9:30-12:30pm

October 21 - November 25 Register Online

All Ages

Peruvian Pottery Workshop with Polo Ramirez

Use the ancient technique of working with your hands and feet to create these one-of-a-kind Peruvian pots! Internationally known artist Polo Ramirez will show you how to create these pieces of art using rustic tools such as round rocks and wooden paddles. Join us for a two day workshop!

Fee: $45

Session I September 2 & 4 CLOSED 4:30-6:00pm Session II September 9 & 11 CLOSED    4:30-6:00pm Session III (Cancelled) September 16 & 18 4:30-6:00pm

1st-3rd Grade

Shibori with Lynn Maasberg

Shibori is a Japanese term for several methods of dyeing cloth with a pattern by binding, stitching, folding and twisting. Students will try out different techniqiues and then put their own twist on a t-shirt or pillowcase.

Fee:$45

2 Session Workshop

10am to Noon

Saturday 9/27 & 10/4 CLOSED

Saturday 11/8 & 11/15 Register Online

Saturday 12/6 & 12/13 Register Online

3rd-5th Grade

Jewelry Workshop with Barbara McCormack

In this workshop students will learn a variety of techniques in the design and creation of jewelry pieces to wear or give as gifts. They will learn to shape, texture and form a variety of different materials into unique jewelry pendants, earrings, pins and bracelets. The materials they will use are the new P.M.C. silver clay, sterling and copper wire, sculpey and more. Pieces will be embellished. Join us for this fun exploration of creating your very own jewelry!

Fee:$40

2 Session Workshop

10:00-11:30am

Saturday 20, Saturday 27 CLOSED

6th-8th Grade

Jewelry Workshop with Barbara McCormack

In this workshop, students will learn a variety of techniques for the design and creation of jewelry pieces to wear or give as gifts. Strong emphasis will be placed on the shape, texture, and form of different materials so that students can learn how to create unique jewelry pendants, earrings, pins and bracelets with embellishment. Material will be the new P.M.C. silver clay, sterling and copper wire, sculpey and more! Join us for this exciting chance to create your own jewelry in only two sessions!

Fee:$45

2 Session Workshop

10am-Noon

November 15, November 22 Register Online

or

Holiday Session

1:00-3:00pm

December 22, December 23 Register Online

5th Grade +

Origami Workshop with Aaron Dickerson

Derived from "oru" (fold) and "kami" (paper), the word "Origami" comes from China and literally translates into "the art of folding paper." In this workshop, students will learn to fold paper into birds, dogs, stars, flowers and more using a variety of decorative papers. Experience this ancient artform for yourself!

Fee:$35

1 Session Workshop

1:00-4:00pm

Saturday, September 13 CLOSED

Saturday, October 11 Register Online

Saturday, December 6 Register Online

Teen & Adult

In the Field Photography with Garry Rose

Chesterfield Arts is proud to present a NEW class, In The Field Photography, at Faust Park! Perfect for small group learning and one-on-one time with the instructor. Take your photography to the next level through learning the mechanics of your camera and the importance of your subject matter.

Fee: $50

3 Session Workshop CLOSED

Thursday, September 11 5:00-7:00pm

Thursday, September 18 5:00-7:00pm

Saturday, September 27 10:00am-Noon

Get More Out of Your Digital Camera with Garry Rose

Get the knowledge and skills to more fully enjoy your digital camera. Bring your digital camera to this hands-on workshop and learn the tools you need to create better photography. Practice a variety of shooting techniques in you encounter in everyday life, including still lifes and portraiture.

Fee:$50

3 Session Workshop

5:00-7:00pm

Thursday, November 6, November 13, November 20 Register Online

Bookmaking Workshop with MJ Goerke

Create your own one-of-a-kind book, carousel or accordian. Call for more details!

Fee:$35

1 Session Workshop

10:00-4:00pm

Saturday, October 11 Register Online