The overall vision for the Children’s Garden is to create a delightful, interactive, learning environment not only for children ages 3 to 12 and their families, but for children of all ages. The central theme is based on central Pennsylvania’s geomorphology and its particular flora, fauna, and culture.

To understand the connection between the subterranean world and the surface habitat that it supports, visitors will meander through a valley prairie landscape, travel through caverns and a grotto, cultivate crops and plants, pass through a tree’s roots, and walk between anticline and syncline formations to discover the ecosystems that live within them. Major components will be an entry court entitled, Childhood’s Gate (featuring canopies of colored glass casting color, plant, and insect shadows and whimsical quotes onto the pavement), Central Valley (featuring a Native American encampment, small cloche-shaped greenhouse, and open spaces to explore), and The Grotto, Fossil Ridge, and Mushroom Hollow (revealing minerals and plant and animal life forms in secretive places and from long ago times).

To learn more about the future development plans for The Arboretum at Penn State and Children’s Garden, visit the Arboretum online at www.arboretum.psu.edu.

The Registration Form can be filled in directly on the their website – http://www.artalliancepa.org/Registration_Form_for_Adult_Classes_and_Workshops.pdf (except for credit card info), and then printed and mailed to the Art Alliance.

Classes that do not receive sufficient registrations will be cancelled. Please let the Art Alliance know at 234-2740 or info@artalliancepa.org as early as possible if you plan on taking a class

Get a 10% discount on your class fee!

Sign up a friend who has never taken an Art Alliance class before, and both of you will earn a 10% discount on your class fees.

CLASSES

Oil Painting

Instructor: Jennifer Kane 574-0948 jenn_kane@hotmail.com
Mondays 9 am – noon 4 weeks Starts January 23

Enjoy interacting with other painters while receiving instruction on oil painting materials and methods. Instructor uses demonstrations and feedback on your current projects to teach how to create expressive work through knowledge of fundamental art principles.

Fee: $80 members; $90 non-members

Sketch!

Instructor: Jennifer Kane 574-0948 jenn_kane@hotmail.com
Mondays 1 – 3 pm 4 weeks Starts January 23

Learn how to create quick observational drawings from life with pencil and water media. Kick start a habit of keeping a sketchbook and creating sketches to develop interpretive skills and plan for larger art works.

Fee: $60 members; $70 non-members

Monday Afternooners

Mondays January 9 & 16; February 20 & 27 1:30 – 4 pm

If you can’t find time for your art at home, drop by this open studio time! A chance to focus and be productive. No advance registration required. Drop in and pay as you go.

Fee: $5 members; $8 non-members

Watercolors (evening)

Instructor: Jeff Mathison 422-8651 jcmaps@mac.com
Mondays 7 – 9 pm 6 weeks

Learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting. We will focus on painting landscapes from your choice of photographs. The class is for both beginning and intermediate students. Instruction is individually oriented. Email for suggested supply list.

Fee: $80 members; $90 non-members

Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Sandy McBride 814-466-3092 amcbride@mcbstudio.com
Tuesdays 9 am – noon 6 weeks

In this course you will discover yourself through the versatility of acrylics. Experiment with different techniques, surfaces, colors and compositions and learn new approaches. Become more creative and courageous with your subject. You will be capable of translating ideas into a finished painting and find ways of working that are unique and personal. All experience levels welcome.

Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members

Water Media & Collage

Instructor: Ruth Kempner 867-5407 ruthkpws@yahoo.com
Tuesdays 1 – 4 pm 6 weeks

Students will develop a richly layered approach using acrylics, mediums, gesso and a great variety of papers to create a personal vocabulary. Some materials will be supplied. Contact Ruth for supply list.

Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members

Realist Drawing Foundations

Instructor: Veronica Winters 235-9785 veronicasart@comcast.net
Tuesdays 5: – 8 pm 6 weeks

This class focuses on basic concepts in realist drawing. While advanced students work on their separate projects, beginners start out with simple shapes/objects to draw from. Students work from life and pictures in graphite, colored pencils or pastels (and a medium of their choice). Subjects include still life, fruit, flowers, and landscape. This class is structured to develop skills and confidence in progression. Teens 14+ are welcome to be part of this artistic group. Contact office for supply list at 234-2740 or info@artalliancepa.org

Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members

Exploration in Conceptual Sculpture

Instructor: Cecilia Charlotte Ebitz 574-7930 ceciebitz@gmail.com
Wednesdays 9 am – noon 6 weeks

This class will present participants with the opportunity to explore topics of identity and self through the creation of 3-D works. We will first examine how various artists have incorporated their personal histories into their art and then draw from our own unique life experiences, as well as from those around us, to create our own works of identity expression. Each 3-hour class will include relevant readings, discussion, and group critique as well as 2 hours of guided work time. There will be no restrictions on the size, medium, or style of your work so bring your creativity!.

Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members

Pastels

Instructor: Anne Kenyon 238-4451 annekenyon4@comcast.net
Wednesdays 1 – 4 pm 4 weeks

Pastel is a versatile medium and using an underpainting provides an opportunity to plan and problem solve before starting to paint. Artists have used a variety of underpainting techniques for pastel painting, including a pastel wash, watercolor, gouache or acrylic wash to establish values or provide contrast. Unusual acrylic grounds or handmade papers in conjunction with acrylic gesso can also provide an interesting, textured surface on which to paint. This class will explore the use of these techniques and allow participants to try several and bring a painting to completion. Contact Anne for materials list.

Fee: $80 members; $90 non-members

Stained Glass

Instructor: Ken Plattner 814-466-7225 abbeysg@chilitech.com
Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:30 pm 6 weeks

For beginning & advanced students. Beginners make a small project and learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work. Call Ken about materials before the first class.

Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members

Watercolor – Still Life with Texture

Instructor: Michele Rivera 880-6034 mxr194@gmail.com
CHOICE OF TWO SESSIONS, each 6 weeks
Please specify:
Thursdays 9 – noon OR Thursdays 1 – 4 pm

Hints on color mixing to avoid muddy colors with exploration of  watercolor techniques which enhances your paintings with a texture effect .

Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members

Weekly Open Model Session

Coordinator: Ashley Eyster 404-8845 starkravingmangos@gmail.com
Thursdays 7 – 9:30 pm January 12 – February 23

An opportunity to work from a nude model in the medium of your choice.
No advance registration required.

Fee: $10 per session on a drop-in basis.

At the Green Drake Art Center & Gallery in Millheim …
Drawing and Painting Animals

Instructor: Karl Leitzel 422-8461 greendrakeart@gmail.com
Thursdays 9 – 11:30 am 5 weeks

Register through Art Alliance

We will work first on drawing skills and getting accurate conformation in portraying animals of all types and then move on to painting animals in acrylics and oils. Karl has many years of experience painting both wildlife and domestic animals and was featured in the Northlight book, “Wildlife Painting Step by Step” by Patrick Seslar.

Fee: $105
Snow make-up days if needed will be Feb. 23 and March 1

WORKSHOPS

Intro to Your Digital Camera

Monday, January 16 1 – 3:30pm
Instructor: Bob Baumbach 238-8153 baum634@hotmail.com

This is a condensed course covering the basics of using a digital camera. Learn the mysteries of the mode buttons and some tips for taking better pictures with your digital camera. A hands-on afternoon – bring your camera!

Fee: $50 members; $60 non-members

Itajime-Shibori

Friday, January 27 noon – 4:00pm
Instructor: Linna Muschlitz 404-3280 violinna@yahoo.com

In this simple, colorful and fun Japanese surface design technique of folding, dipping and dyeing lovely colors and patterns can be created. Create papers that can be used for picture frames, book jackets, origami, ornaments or wrapping paper. Bring different papers to try: typing paper, construction paper, heavy napkins, coffee filters, paper towel etc. Rice paper will be provided. After discovering the joys of dye on paper we will apply our learned techniques to a 4-foot silk scarf (provided). Materials to bring: disposable gloves, metal kitchen tongs, plastic clothes pins, an apron and a notebook.

Fee: $70 members; $80 non-members

Silk Painting

Friday, February 3 1 – 4:30pm
Instructor: Linna Muschlitz 404-3280 violinna@yahoo.com

Create a luxurious hand painted silk scarf using the salt technique. Silk painting is quick, fun and easy. No experience necessary. Bring an apron, disposable gloves and a notebook. Instructions for achieving permanence of dyes will be given.

Fee: $70 members; $80 non-members

Encaustic Workshop

Saturday, February 11 9:30am – 12:30pm and 1:00 – 4:00pm
Instructor: Anne Kenyon 238-4451 annekenyon4@comcast.net

Encaustic, painting with wax, is an ancient medium experiencing a resurgence as artists explore its creative possibilities. The term literally means “to burn in” and involves using pigmented wax on an absorbent but rigid surface to create layers that are fused together. The resulting works are often abstract, can incorporate collage materials and have an interested depth and translucency. This workshop will serve as an introduction and opportunity to try a different artistic medium. Contact Anne with questions or for materials list.

Fee: $95 members; $105 non-members

Intro to Photoshop Elements

Wednesday, February 15 6 – 8:30pm
Instructor: Bob Baumbach 238-8153 baum634@hotmail.com

Do you have a laptop with Photoshop Elements? Want to know more about the program? This class will start by introducing the organization program and show you how to import photos. Next you will learn how to take an image into the editor, work with it and return to the organizer.

Fee: $50 members; $60 non-members
In Lower Studio

Intro to Your Digital Camera

Monday, February 20 6 – 8:30pm
Instructor: Bob Baumbach 238-8153 baum634@hotmail.com

This is a condensed course covering the basics of using a digital camera. Learn the mysteries of the mode buttons and some tips for taking better pictures with your digital camera. A hands-on evening – bring your camera!

Fee: $50 members; $60 non-members
In Lower Studio

State College Spikes Season Tickets for the 2012 season are currently available by calling (814) 272-1711 and asking for a Spikes Ticket Sales Executive. Spikes Season Tickets not only offer the best seats for all 38 nights of fun, affordable family entertainment, but also include numerous great benefits and experiences all year round and membership in the exclusive “Extra Innings Club.”

For information or to register for one these and many other CRPR programs please visit www.crpr.org.

Please feel free to visit HappyValleyLadies.com to use our wonderful event calendar as we are adding new events each day as we work on finishing the rest of the site.