SummerART
SummerART 2010 Coming Soon!
The Montclair Art Museum's Yard School of Art offers an extensive summer arts program for adults, children and teens. Our eight week SummerArt Camp for kids is perfect for keeping children cool and creative during their summer break. Additionally, we offer a series of classes for the artistic teen, as well as a variety of adult classes and Dip Into Workshops. Join us to experience a summer full of art making at MAM!
See below for pricing, and a sampling of what we offered in Summer 2009.
SummerART Camp for Children:
SummerART Camp provides four two-week sessions of thematic programming during which children will work in mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and printmaking. Visits to the Museum’s galleries are included to enrich the child’s knowledge of fine arts. In addition to making art every day, children are encouraged to interact, talk and learn about the history of art, its role in society, and how it affects our everyday lives. Each session concludes with a student exhibit in MAM’s Leir Hall and the Yard School of Art Arcade. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.
Children are grouped in age-specific classes (5 - 7, 8 and 9, and 10 – 12). Children ages 5 to 7 may participate in our Morning Program from 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. or our Afternoon Program from 3 – 5 p.m. Children ages 8 to 12 may choose any one of our programs. Classes are limited to 15 children and projects are never repeated. Each session includes a different optional afternoon elective from 3 – 5 p.m. for children ages 8 - 12. Students can register for the elective only, or as part of a full-day program.
We offer the following exciting sessions:
Session I: June 29 – July 10
All in the Family: Celebrating Generations
Families often possess the most interesting inspiration for artists. In this session we will explore the topics of family trees, generations, genealogy, and visual histories. Projects will be creatively driven by the concept of family, including artist families throughout history. This session will provide a wonderful opportunity for students to explore their own families, heritage and culture.
Optional Afternoon Elective: Animal Kingdom
Session II: July 13 – 24
In Living Color: Art Goes Green!
What could be more fascinating that our own amazing planet? This session will focus on the environment, from bugs to beasts, from trees to tides, from wind to water. Students will explore our planet and its delicate balance of life. Projects will be inspired by natural sciences such as ecology and botany, as well as topics like energy, recycling and preservation, “green” art and living, life cycles, and interconnectedness. Trips to Van Vleck Garden to explore plants and animals in a natural environment, and create art outdoors will be included.
Optional Afternoon Elective: Cartoon Drawing
Session III: July 27 – August 7
Pass It On: Fabulous Folk Art
What about you and your community make you unique? This session will explore the phenomenon of Folk Art, an art that is socially specific, inspired by cultural inheritance and shared experiences. Not limited to American Folk Art, projects will focus on cultural diversity, and a whimsical approach to art-making that stems from passing on of artistic techniques from generation to generation. Sculpture, textiles, and Americana are just a few of the subjects that will be covered. Every individual has a wealth of personal experiences that are ripe for artistic expression.
Optional Afternoon Elective: Claymation
Session IV: August 10 – August 21
Jersey Journeys: Homegrown Heroes and Local Legends
There’s no place like home! Explore the great Garden State this session to discover all of its treasures. Students will learn all about New Jersey’s fascinating history, famous people and landmarks, and little-known fun facts. From local artists, musicians, athletes and actors, to the shore and the slopes, New Jersey is packed with interesting people and places. You might be surprised at the wonder you’ll find right in your own backyard!
Optional Afternoon Elective: Easel Painting
Team Sculpture:
Every session, from 1:45 – 3 p.m., the 8 – 12 year old students will work together to create sculpture on a large scale. Each sculpture will relate to the theme of the particular session. Learning the foundations of traditional and contemporary three-dimensional art, students will collaborate with the instructor on the sculpture’s concept and design. They will each work on an individual part to create a cohesive and unique whole. Imagination and teamwork are emphasized to create this super-sized sculpture.
Team Sculpture cannot be taken on its own. Students must be registered for the School Day, Full-Day, or Full-Day with Elective Programs.
Afternoon Electives:
Each session has a different afternoon elective from 3 – 5 p.m. Students ages 8 - 12 may register for the elective only, or as part of a Full Day Program (this option would be the Full Day Program with Elective).
Session I: Animal Kingdom
For children that love animals, this elective will concentrate on creating wild and wondrous art that is all about animals. Campers will use different drawing, painting, and sculpture mediums such as charcoal, colored pencils, watercolor, pastels, and paper-maché to create colorful animals, both real and imagined.
Session II: Cartoon Drawing
Are you crazy for cartoon characters? Using imagination as their guide, students will learn to design original characters and storyboards. This class includes a strong foundation of basic drawing techniques, and provides an introduction to animation.
Session III: Claymation
Do you love movies and animation? Students will have the opportunity to be an animator, director, producer, editor, sculptor, illustrator, and writer. By modeling the story in clay and using a series of digital images, students will work together to create a unique claymation film to bring home on DVD.
Session IV: Easel Painting
For enthusiastic campers that love to paint, this elective will focus specifically on learning to paint at the easel. Students will explore a variety of subjects including landscapes, portraits, and still life, in addition to acquiring a strong foundation of essential painting techniques. Trips to see the Museum’s diverse collection of paintings will be included for study and inspiration.
Afternoon Elective Only: $320 members
8 - 12 year olds $350 nonmembers
3 - 5 p.m.
Full Day Program with Elective: $800 members
8 - 12 year olds $830 nonmembers
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Pricing:
Morning Program: $545 members
5 - 12 year olds $585 nonmembers
9:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
School Day Program: $685 members
8 - 12 year olds $715 nonmembers
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Full Day Program: $800 members
8 - 12 year olds $830 nonmembers
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Full Day Program with Elective: $800 members
8 - 12 year olds $830 nonmembers
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Afternoon Program: $320 members
5 - 12 year olds $350 nonmembers
3 - 5 p.m.
Afternoon Elective: $320 members
8 - 12 year olds $350 nonmembers
3 - 5 p.m.
For Teens Ages 12 - 15:
Teens will have the opportunity to work in traditional fine arts mediums, and explore the Museum’s renowned collection. Fine arts vocabulary and art history will be introduced through visits to the Museum’s galleries. The Young Teen program is for students 12 – 15 years old and meets Monday – Friday. Each class will have a student exhibit in MAM’s Leir Hall on the last day of the session. Family and friends are encouraged to attend. All supplies are provided in course fees.
Prices are per two-week session.
$340 members, $370 nonmembers
Drawing
June 29 – July 10
Two times offered:
• 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of line, value, form, composition and perspective through a wide variety of challenging exercises. Subject matter will include still life, landscapes, clothed figures, architectural elements and works in the Museum’s collection. This foundation class is the perfect stepping stone for young teens.
Oil Painting
July 13 - July 24
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Young teens will be introduced to the technical and perceptual basics of oil painting, color mixing, differing qualities of paint and brushes, basic color theory, paint application and creating forms in space.
Sculpture
July 27 – August 7
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
*Note: Time printed in brochure is incorrect. This class will run in the mornings, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. not 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Students will get down, dirty, and dimensional using a variety of mediums including wire, plaster, paper-maché, and clay. Moving from a two-dimensional plan students will create both abstract and representational works meant to be seen in the round. This course is an introduction to the basic elements of three-dimensional design including form, line, texture, light and color, using both additive and subtractive processes.
2D Design
August 10 – August 21
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Through an intensive overview of the design arts, students will learn the basics of visual communication. We will explore poster art and collage, illustration, visual storytelling, package, book, and textile design. Examining movements such as Pop Art and graffiti art, students will become familiar with some alternative approaches artists have historically devised to process, change, and participate in the visual world around them.
Watercolor
August 17 - 28
9:30 - 12:30 p.m.
This course is for the student who wants to learn the essentials of watercolor painting to establish a foundation this versatile and challenging medium. Painting techniques, color mixing, and paper selection will be taught using high quality materials. Other subjects covered include, color theory including tone and value, composition, and the use of the palette. Students will paint landscapes and still life arrangements from reference and direct observation. Weather permitting, the Museum’s grounds will provide inspiration for painting outdoors. Students will be encouraged to express their personal creativity through this beautiful and delicate medium. Class limited to 12 students.
Intensive Drawing or Intensive Sculpture
August 24 – 28
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
$350 members, $370 nonmembers
Exclusive this summer, the Yard School of Art is offering two intensive studio courses for teens 15 and older. These week-long courses provide students the opportunity to study either drawing or sculpture in a concentrated period of time, allowing a focused and exciting learning experience. Designed for students entering their junior or senior year, both courses will be modeled on college-level studio courses that challenge students with specific problems to solve, and prompt those to make individual aesthetic choices that contribute to the emergence of a personal artistic voice. Students will work with a variety of drawing and sculpture mediums, while practicing the traditional techniques associated with these forms of fine art. All supplies are included in course fees.
For Teens 16+
Life Drawing, Figurative Painting & Composition
Monday – Friday, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Life Drawing: July 13 - 24
• Figurative Painting and Composition: July 27 – August 7
Two weeks: $300 members, $330 nonmembers
Four weeks*: $570 members, $600 nonmembers
*A $30 discount is applied to tuition when registering for all four weeks.
This program is modeled on a college-level studio course that will help to develop formal skills while promoting analytical, critical and creative thinking. Students may register for all four weeks, or either the first or second two weeks. The first two weeks are dedicated to studying the human form from a nude model in a relaxed and supportive environment. Students will begin by sketching, working toward a fully realized figurative image. During the second two weeks, students will address painting the clothed human form that also incorporates the rendering of objects in that environment. We will solve problems dealing with light and shadow, composition, color and texture. Students must provide their own supplies. See www.montclairartmuseum.org for a list of materials.
Adult Programs
June 29 - August 22, 2009
Open Studio
Wednesdays, 7- 9:30 p.m.
$230 members, $260 nonmembers
Moderated by Marion Held
The Yard School of Art is pleased to offer one of its studios for artists’ use. A life model will be present at each session, providing an excellent environment in which to draw. Individual instruction is readily available, along with the opportunity to interact with other students to discuss their artwork in a supportive atmosphere. Individual ways of “seeing” are encouraged. Space will be provided for a personal still-life set up if the student so desires. Students are welcome to use any medium except oil paints.
Landscape Painting
Thursdays, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
$230 members, $250 nonmembers
Robert Kogge
This course is for the intermediate student who wishes to learn techniques of landscape painting with oils. Emphasis is placed on the atmospheric effects of light and shade, tonal values, and the process of uniting these elements into a balanced composition. For those interested in a more graphic approach, a technique involving colored pencil and ink wash on canvas will be discussed. Students may use reference materials, such as photographs, or take subject matter directly from nature. Individual attention will be provided, allowing each person to express his/her own unique style.
Mixed Media Sculpture
Wednesdays, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
$230 members, $250 nonmembers
John Atura
Working from ideas, drawings and observation of the human form we will create collages, relief and three-dimensional sculptures. Materials will include a variety of papers, cardboard, wire, Styrofoam and plaster. We will aim to construct finished sculptures that may be painted if desired. This is a process oriented course that welcomes an attitude of experimentation and risk.
Drawing Into Painting
Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
$230 members, $260 nonmembers
John Atura
This class will focus on the process of taking the drawn figurative image and transforming it through painting by using the long pose and direct observation of the figure in its environment. By drawing with the intent of making the transition into painting, students will translate values into color while limiting the use of line in favor of analyzing the model in terms of tone, mass and shape. Students will be encouraged to work abstractly toward refining a representational image. Human anatomy and proportion will be addressed with an emphasis on placing it within a strong overall composition. The premise is that improving your drawing will improve your painting.
Watercolor Techniques - 4 Week Mini-Course
Thursdays, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
August 6, 13, 20, 27
$115 members, $130 nonmember
Sharon Pitts
Explore the lush colors and textures of summer in this four-week mini-course. Students will learn and practice watercolor techniques that lend themselves to working with themes in nature. Regular demonstrations will give each student a basis for starting their own work and individual attention is provided to encourage each student to find his or her own direction. Students of all levels are welcome.
Life Drawing
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$230 members, $260 nonmembers
John Atura
This course provides an opportunity for older teens and adults to work directly from the figure to explore sketching the human form and anatomy. It is especially useful for students 16 and older that need life drawing experience not provided in high school art curriculum. Working from the nude model, a classical approach provides the basis for understanding the relationship of form and technique. Students will draw with charcoal, pencil and a variety of other mediums.
Classes limited to 12 students unless otherwise noted.
The Yard School of Art strives to offer an exciting series of workshops to advance, entice and enrich our students’ diverse artistic skills and sensibilities. Try one or all to explore a new medium or brush up on your favorites.
Summer Gardens in Pastel
Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$110 members, $130 nonmembers
Catherine Kinkade
Spend a week of summer mornings in the sublime gardens at the Van Vleck House. While painting in pastels en plein air, students will explore the gardens to focus on capturing the changing light. Discussions of color theory, use of limited palette, and techniques to simplify forms will be included. Students should dress comfortable. A short list of supplies will be provided.
Sculpting the Clay Figure
Sunday, July 12
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
$95 members, $115 nonmembers
Marion Held
Learn to "see" the figure in three dimensions by working with clay. In this fast-paced and varied workshop, we will observe the model in a variety of long and short poses from every direction, and endeavor to match our work to the contour of pose. Students will also learn some basics of handling clay while sculpting the figure. Time will be given at the end of the workshop for preparing the pieces for the kiln. Students will choose one or two works each to be fired and returned. All supplies provided. Cost of firing included. Open to all levels.
Portrait Sketching
Sunday, July 19
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
$105 members, $125 nonmembers
Gary Godbee
The foundation of a painted portrait is a solid understanding of rendering a likeness through drawing. In this one day workshop students will work from a live model as we explore the major forms of the head and the individual features of the face. The goal of the workshop is for each student to gain stronger control of form and value as we complete a realistic portrait sketch in one session. We will be creating heightened drawings using hard and soft pencils and white chalk on toned paper. Model fees included. There will be a 30 minute break for lunch. For a short list of materials, please visit www.montclairartmuseum.org.
MAMathon!
A Figurative Drawing and Painting Marathon
Saturday, August 1
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
*Note: Time printed in brochure is incorrect.
$60 members, $80 nonmembers
Hosted by John Atura
Join us for an all-day drawing and painting marathon. Held in the Museum’s spacious Leir Hall, students will spend six hours drawing and/or painting from six models in a series of dynamic long and short poses. With models staged in the center of the room, all students are sure to have an interesting and unique vantage point. Students may work in drawing or painting medium of choice. Easels and tables provided.
The Felted Bag
Sunday, August 23
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$95 members, $105 nonmembers
Cassie Lewis
Create an original seamless felted bag constructed of dyed and natural fleece using the hand-rubbing method with a little warm soapy water. Pre-felted pieces, novelty yarns, fabric and beads can be incorporated as design elements. Learn how to make pockets, flaps and techniques for controlling shape and size. Options for straps or handles will be discussed. Please visit www.montclairartmuseum.org for a short list of supplies that can be brought from home.
Intensive Watercolor Week
August 24 - 28
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
$170 members, $190 nonmembers
Sharon Pitts
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a concentrated period of time on your art, the way a professional artist does? This workshop offers a unique opportunity to work every day for a week on a large painting. Working from still life or photographs, students will receive individual attention and regular demonstrations of useful techniques to help focus on their own creations. Please bring a bag lunch. The Yard School will provide students with several sheets of large, high quality watercolor paper on which to work. Visit www.montclairartmuseum.org for a list of additional supplies.
Instructors: John Atura, Janice Belove, PJ Carlino, Melissa Dobzinski, Pam Fenelon-Diaz, Julie Healy, Marion Held, Linda Howe, Nanci Iovino, Robert Kogge, Peg Kenselaar, Catherine Kinkade, Jen Kutcher, Cassie Lewis, Christina Petrilli, Sharon Pitts, Bonnie Reed, Gary Schneider, Elizabeth Seaton, Aggie Wszolkowski, and Diane Zimbaldi.
For more information:
Andrea Cerbie
Administrative Assistant, Yard School of Art
acerbie@montclairartmuseum.org
(973) 746-5555 ext. 239
Kate Hutson
Director, Yard School of Art
khutson@montclairartmuseum.org
(973) 746-5555 ext. 259
