Summer Art Class: Blanket the Globe
All classes held at the Menino Arts Center (The MAC) unless otherwise specified. If you are a Hyde Park Art Association member, you will receive a 10% discount on all classes. If you are not a member but would like to become one, please fill out the Membership Form.
To register for a class, you can fill out a registration form and mail it in or you can register online (see Ticket Information below). You can also pick up a registration form at The MAC.
Checks are payable to: Hyde Park Art Association
and mailed to:
The Menino Arts Center
26 Central Ave.
Hyde Park, MA 02136
Phone: 617-364-ARTS
You can also email us with questions.
Go to: Winter Session 1 (Jan - Feb)
Go to: Winter Session II (Feb - March)
Phonemic Awareness Through Art, Movement and Music, ages 5 - 7
MON, 3:30 - 5:00pm
4 wks Jan 11 - Feb 8, no class Jan 18, MLK Day
M: $60
NM: $66
Through her experience as a classroom teacher and literacy tutor, Lori will
use art projects, music, movement, and games to enhance language fluency.
This course is loosely based on the Orton Gillingham method of phonemic
awareness, which helps learning through the visual, tactile, auditory and
kinesthetic modalities. Materials provided.
Instructor: Lori H. Levi.
Phonemic Awareness Through Art, Movement and Music, ages 7 - 9
TUES, 3:30 - 5:00pm
5 wks Jan 12 - Feb 9
M: $75
NM: $83
See description above.
Materials provided.
Instructor: Lori H. Levi.
Mixed Media, ages 5 - 9
WED, 3:30 - 5:30pm
5 wks, Jan 13 - Feb 10
M: $100
NM: $111
Mixed media is the process of combining various art media. All students
need is the willingness to discover that they can invent many interesting
and different effects. Some of the mediums we will use: paint, charcoal,
torn paper, dirt, sand, ink and recycled stuff. Materials provided.
Instructor: Sasja Lucas.
3D Constructions, ages 9 - 13
THURS, 3:30 – 5:30pm
5 wks, Jan 14 - Feb 11
M: $100
NM: $111
Creative arts workshops in three dimensions. Introduction to the fundamentals
of sculpture and form. Learn to make your own inventions in wood, wire and
recycled materials. Materials provided.
Instructor: Sasja Lucas.
Exploring the Artist Within, ages 5 - 12
THURS, 3:30 - 5:30pm
5 wks, Jan 14 - Feb 11
M: $100
NM: $111
Working in watercolor and mixed media, this class will explore a different
theme each week, based on subjects the child is familiar with. Materials
provided.
Instructor: Rosemarie Clinton.
Basic Drawing, ages 15 to adult
WED, 6:30 - 8:30pm
5 wks, Jan 13 - Feb 10
M: $100
NM: $111
A basic drawing class for people just beginning - to others with moderate
experience. Learn how to interpret what we see three dimensionally onto
a two dimensional surface. Working from still life subjects, students will
learn how to construct a composition using pencils on moderate to large
paper pads.
Materials List: Standard drawing materials (pencils, conte, etc), large
drawing-pad.
Instructor: Richard Salvucci.
How To Make Comic Books, ages 13 to adult
FRI, 1:30 - 3:30pm
5 wks, Jan 15 - Feb 12
M: $100
NM: $111
The "nuts and bolts" of telling stories in comic book form. Learn
to portray characters with distinctive personalities, facial expressions
and body language, in a consistent style in believable settings. Direction,
pacing, a sense of "animation," word balloons, page layout and
design. Students will illustrate and critique each other's stories.
Materials List: #2 pencils, porous point pens, sharpie markers, heavy drawing
paper, bristol board, erasers, ruler.
Instructor: Larry Johnson.
Learn from the Masters, ages 13 - 18
FRI, 3:00 - 5:00pm
5 wks, Jan 15 – Feb 12
M: $100
NM: $111
Discover the secrets of a different master artist each week. Learn how they
developed their unique way of seeing and expressing themselves through different
methods and materials. Then, create your own inspired artworks. Materials
provided.
Instructor: Sasja Lucas.
Abstract Painting, ages 12 to adult
SAT, 10:00am – 12:00pm
3 wks, Jan 23 - Feb 6
M: $60
NM: $66
There is more to art than the representational. Over the course of three
Saturdays, we will first focus on the study of art fundamentals, including
the role that line and shape play in building a composition that is balanced.
Secondly, color theory concepts, such as the energy certain colors contain,
complimentary colors and color discord. Our attention then will turn to
the power that intuition plays in transforming these elements into a work
of abstract art. The instructor will give demonstrations and group critique.
Materials list provided upon sign up.
Instructor: Jerry Joseph.
Monday Mornings with Paul, all levels
10:00am – noon
Ongoing free open classroom will continue in memory of artist Paul Nolan.
Bring your coffee, your work: paint, doodle, and network. All artists are
welcome. No instructor. Free.
Fused Glass Workshop, all levels
MON, 7:00 – 9:00pm
4 wks, Jan 11 - Feb 8, no class Jan 18, MLK Day
M: $80 plus Materials Fee $35
NM: $89 plus Materials Fee $35
Glass Fusing combines color, texture and Light in a beautiful from. Students
will design jewelry, cut glass, assemble shapes and embellish with glass
frit, stringer and bits of dichroic glass. No experience necessary! Each
piece is fused in a kiln to 1450 degree. Necklaces, earrings, key chains,
and bracelet charms are possible. For advanced students, plates and picture
frames.
Instructor: Nancy Donovan.
Painting 2, adults
TUES, 10:00am – 12:00pm
5 wks, Jan 12 - Feb 9
M: $100
NM: $111
Students should have some experience in painting with a desire to learn
more about figure painting or landscapes.
Materials List: Acrylics or Oils, at least 12 colors, full set of brushes
and mediums.
Instructor: Laura Richardson.
KIDS’ ART CLASSES
VACATION ART WEEK, February 16 - 19
Children’s Feb Art Week, ages 5 - 13
Half Day, $100
Full Day, $200
1 week, Feb 16 - 19
A variety of fun art classes per day, including drawing, painting, collage,
and sculpture, that stimulates creative thinking and problem solving.
Materials provided.
Bring a lunch and snacks.
Sessions Designed to Fit Your Schedule
Morning Session 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon Session 1:30 - 5:00
Full Day 9:00 - 5:00
Rotating HPAA teachers.
Phonemic Awareness Through Art, Movement and Music, ages 5 - 7
MON, 3:30 - 5:00pm
4 wks, Mar 1 - Mar 22
M: $60
NM: $66
See description above.
Materials provided.
Instructor: Lori H. Levi.
Phonemic Awareness Through Art, Movement and Music, ages 7 - 9
TUES, 3:30 - 5:00pm
4 wks, Mar 2 - Mar 23
M: $60
NM: $66
See description above.
Materials provided.
Instructor: Lori H. Levi.
Mixed Media, ages 5 - 9
WED, 3:30 - 5:30pm
4 wks, Feb 24 - Mar 24, no class Mar 17, Evacuation Day
M: $80
NM: $89
See description above.
Materials provided.
Instructor: Sasja Lucas.
3D Constructions, ages 9 - 13
THURS, 3:30 – 5:30pm
5 wks, Feb 25 - Mar 25
M: $100
NM: $111
See description above.
Materials provided.
Instructor: Sasja Lucas.
Exploring the Artist Within, ages 5 - 12
THURS, 3:30 - 5:30pm
5 wks, Feb 25 - Mar 25
M: $100
NM: $111
See description above.
Materials provided.
Instructor: Rosemarie Clinton.
Learn from the Masters, ages 13 - 18
FRI, 3:00 - 5:00pm
5 wks, Feb 26 - Mar 26
M: $100
NM: $111
See description above.
Materials provided.
Instructor: Sasja Lucas.
How To Make Comic Books, ages 13 to adult
SAT, 10:00 am – noon
5 wks, Feb 27 - Mar 27
M: $100
NM: $111
See description above.
Materials List: #2 pencils, porous point pens, sharpie markers, heavy drawing
paper, bristol board, erasers, ruler.
Instructor: Larry Johnson.
Monday Mornings with Paul, all levels
10:00 – noon
See description above.
No instructor. Free
Life Drawing, all levels
WED, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
4 weeks, February 17 - March 10
For four Wednesdays starting February 17 through March 10 artist will convene
in the Paul Nolan Classroom for figurative drawing with a model each week.
No Instructor. To register for this class: http://lifedrawinghpaa.eventbrite.com
Learning to Use Your Digital Camera, adult
MON, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
6 weeks, February 22 - March 29
M: $120
NM: $133
This class will focus on learning your camera’s functions so that you
can move beyond your presets and take better pictures. Topics to be discussed
will include file formats like JPEG and RAW; exposure and metering; and
basic photographic technique. Five sessions with one being a field trip
to be scheduled once class starts.
Materials List: a digital camera
Instructor: Erik Gehring.
Basic Drawing, ages 15 to adult
WED, 6:30 - 8:30pm
4 wks, Feb 24 - Mar 24, no class Mar 17, Evacuation Day
M: $80
NM: $89
See description above.
Materials List: Standard drawing materials (pencils, conte, etc), large
drawing-pad.
Instructor: Richard Salvucci.
WORKSHOPS
Chinese Sumi-e Painting Workshop, all levels
Saturday, March 20
1-Day Workshop: 10:00am – 1:00pm
M: $30 NM: $33
Express your personal interpretation of nature through traditional Chinese
ink painting on rice paper. You will learn how to write your name in characters
and do simple paintings of flowers, trees, birds, and landscapes.. All levels
welcome. Materials: brushes for Chinese ink/watercolor painting, ink, rice
paper, small ink dish, a large dish, paper towels, water containers Instructor:
Tsun Ming Chmielinski teaches workshops and private students in pastels,
oils, and sumi-e ink as well as displays her work in art shows throughout
the year.
Instructor: Tsun Ming Chmielinski.
See Tsun Ming's demo on YouTube.
Creating Art for Your Sacred Space, adult
SAT, Mar 27
1-Day Workshop 1 - 4:00pm
M: $30
NM: $33
Utilizing sacred sounds and images in guided visualizations and meditation,
class members will develop their own personal iconography. Participants
will share inspiration and personal stories in the creation of personal
artistic expression. Students will have the opportunity to create paintings
with a variety of materials, many of which are found in the home or in nature.
Materials list: Acrylics, brushes, papers, acrylic medium
Instructor: Lori H. Levi.
DISCOUNTS FOR CLASSES:
Additional discounts may apply. Review class registration form for details.
For online registration please enter the following discount codes (click
Discount Codes link before submitting your order) if you fall into any of
the following categories:
HPAA Member Discount (10%): member
Sibling Discount (10%): sibling
Member & Sibling (20%): membersiblings
Please enter the following discount codes (click Discount Codes above) if you fall into any of the following categories:
HPAA Member Discount (10%): member
Sibling Discount (10%): sibling
Member & Sibling (20%): membersiblings
Registration form (by mail) for classes
Take a look at our Summer Arts class pictures!