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Registration is now open for Pelham Art Center’s Fall 2022 semester. Classes and workshops will cover a wide variety of art techniques and media for all age groups.  Pelham Art Center classes are immersive creative experiences led by professional teaching artists. Each class introduces an artistic medium in depth through guided projects suited to artists of all skill levels. Complete class details and registration can be found at pelhamartcenter.org/education.

Fall 2022 courses are as follows:

Adult/High-School Classes

Observational Painting from Life with Letizia Gentile – Mondays 9:00am-12:00pm (September 19-November 14)

Learn the classical method of painting a still life with oils through a step-by-step layering process.

Create with Collage with Nancy Nikkal – Mondays 1:00 – 3:30pm (September 19-November 14)

Collage with a variety of papers, media and adhesives while discussing art theory and history.

 Basics of Drawing a Portrait from Life with Letizia Gentile – Mondays 6:00-8:30pm (September 19-November 14)

Learn the classical approach to drawing a portrait from a live model.

Intro to Digital Photography with Barry Mason – Mondays 7:00-9:00pm (September 19-November 14)

Train your eye as you explore fundamental and creative approaches to the art of photography.

Morning Ceramics with Susan Nathenson – Tuesdays 9:30am-12:00pm (September 20-November 15)

Build upon prior hand building and wheel experience and continue advancing your ceramics skills.

Intro to Printmaking with Satish Joshi – Tuesdays 9:30am-12:00pm (September 20-November 15)

Learn a range of printmaking techniques and explore with woodblocks, linoleum plates, and more!

Oil Techniques with Edgar Jerins – Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm (September 20 – November 15)

Learn color mixing, application techniques, and fundamental painting concepts

Abstract Painting with Satish Joshi – Wednesdays 9:30am-12:00pm (September 21-November 16)

Expand your artistic boundaries with non-figurative, expressive exercises in abstract art.

 Animation in After Effects with Frank Fanelli – Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm (October 5-November 9)

Navigate Adobe’s motion graphics software and learn animation principles to create your own digital animations.

Morning Drawing & Painting with Eleanor Miller – Thursdays 9:00am-12:00pm (September 22-November 17)

Take your drawing & painting skills to the next level with individual project work and guidance.

Ceramics: Open Studio with Donna Ross – Thursdays 6:00-8:30pm (September 22-November 17)

Create functional and sculptural ceramic artwork in this open studio for all skill levels.

Morning Drawing & Painting with Eleanor Miller – Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm (September 23-November 18)

Take your drawing & painting skills to the next level with individual project work and guidance.

Drawing & Painting Open Studio – Fridays 12:30-3:00pm (September 23-November 18)

Get more studio time for your own projects and share the workspace with other artists!

In-depth Oil Painting with JC English – Saturdays 10:00am-12:30pm (September 24-November 19)

Paint from life and develop oil painting and portraiture skills in this all-levels class

Youth Art Classes

Nature as Art with Sonika Gupta (Ages 5-8), Mondays 3:30-4:30pm (September 19-November 14)

Embrace the beautiful abundance of the world through mixed media projects inspired by nature!

 Future Graphic Designers with Maria Campos (Ages 8-10) Mondays 3:30-4:45pm (September 19-November 14)

Become a Graphic Designer! Projects include: calendars, t-shirts, logos, layout, typography and more!

 Creating Comics with Gabriela Briseño (Ages 9-12) Mondays 5:00-6:30pm (September 19-November 14)

Learn how to make your own illustrations and narratives to create an original comic book!

 Anime-tions! with Maria Campos (Ages 11+) Mondays 5:00-6:30pm (September 19-November 14)

Create characters and storyboards in the anime art style, then animate your anime story!

 Clay Creations with Donna Ross (Ages 5-8) Tuesdays 3:30-4:45pm (September 20 – November 29)

Get hands-on with clay, making unique creations with coil, slab, and pinching methods.

3D Printing: Figure Sculpting with The Nerdy Duo (Ages 9+) Tuesdays 3:00-4:45pm (September 20 – November 29)

Sculpt your own figures and objects using the Nomad program, then animate their movements!

Intro to Fashion Illustration with Kristin Moore-Gantz (Ages 7-12) Tuesdays 4:00-5:30pm (September 20 – November 29)

Explore your individuality & imagination while honing drawing skills through fashion illustration!

Ceramics & Wheel Throwing with Donna Ross (Ages 9-13) Tuesdays 5:00-6:30pm (September 20 – November 29)

Develop classical hand-building skills as well as out-of-the-box methods for clay and glazes.

Crafty Chemistry II with The Nerdy Duo (Ages 6+) Tuesdays 5:00-6:30pm (September 20 – November 29)

Learn about chemical reactions and properties with fun new hands-on experiments!

Intro to Drawing & Painting with Donna Ross (Ages 5-8) Wednesdays 3:30-4:45pm (September 21-November 30)

Draw, layer and combine materials to create unique works of art in a variety of projects.

Make Your Own Movie with The Nerdy Duo (Ages 8+) Wednesdays 3:30-4:45pm (September 21-November 30)

Get hands-on with filmmaking– from writing and prop building to acting to cinematography and editing!

Creative Writing & Art with Rachel Krause (Ages 8-12) Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm (September 21-November 16)

Verbal meets visual as we combine writing with artmaking in a series of mixed media projects.

Sculpture & Mixed Media with Donna Ross (Ages 9-13) Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm (September 21-November 30)

Build, sculpt and design in 3D! Discover various materials and techniques to create sculptures.

The Art of Video Games with The Nerdy Duo (Ages 9+) Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm  (September 21-November 30)

Take an artistic adventure through the history, creation and customization of video game worlds!

Women in Art with Selena Lozano (Ages 5-8) Thursdays 3:30-4:45pm (September 22-November 17)

Discover contemporary female artists & their contributions to art history, then recreate their work in your own way.

 Digital Coloring Sketches with Maria Campos (Ages 8+) Thursdays 3:30-4:45pm (September 22-November 17)

Combine traditional art with digital art using Photoshop tools on your original sketches.

Intro to Manga with Maria Campos (Ages 9+) Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm (September 22-November 17)

Practice the visual style of Japanese Manga from the basics to advanced stylization.

Watercolors in Motion with Ana Saura (Ages 5-8) Saturdays 10:00am-11:15am (October 1-December 3)

Learn the flowing and joyful process of watercolor painting to create beautiful pieces of art.

Intro to Procreate with Frank Fanelli (Ages 9+) Saturdays 11:00am-1:00pm (September 24-November 19)

Use the illustration app Procreate to make color, amazing works of digital art!

3D Cityscapes with Ana Saura (Ages 9-12) Saturdays 11:45am-1:15pm (October 1-December 3)

Create in the style of Charles Fazzino! Learn architectural styles and 3D art techniques.

Clay Stop Motion Animation with Frank Fanelli (Ages 8-12) Saturdays 2:00-4:00pm (September 24-November 19)

Bring the imagination to life with green screening, video editing, voice acting, sound effects, music and more!

Workshops

Workshops at Pelham Art Center offer unique opportunities to explore different artmaking methods. All skill levels are welcome to come enjoy these guided creative experiences. Fall Workshops at Pelham Art Center include:

Intuitive Printing & Collage with Judith Weber (ADULTS)

Session 1: Wednesdays September 21 – October 12, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Session 2: Wednesdays, October 26  – November 16, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Tune into your inner artist’s unique creative process while exploring different printing and collage techniques.

Intro to Textile Design with Anna Novakov (ADULTS & HS)

Saturdays, September 24 – October 8, 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Make customized textile patterns for pillows, bags, tea towels, and more that you can then have manufactured!

Slime as Art with Hagar Sadan  (AGES 6-10)

Sunday, October 2nd, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Experiment with the artistic possibilities of slime in this tactile, sensory workshop for kids

 Spooky Monsters & Ghosts with Susan Saas  (Families)

Sunday, October 9, 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Make SPOOKtacular crafts including a puffy cotton ball ghost and halloween themed hand puppets.

Pop Art Styrofoam Printmaking with Hagar Sadan  (AGES 6-10)

Sunday, November 6, 10:30am – 12:30pm

Create pop-art portraits of yourself, friends or favorite characters using a styrofoam printmaking technique!

Cornucopia Collage with Susan Saas   (Families)

Saturday, November 12, 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Make a Thanksgiving cornucopia utilizing a variety of materials, and gift it to someone you are thankful for!

Gelli Plate Printmaking with Hagar Sadan  (AGES 6-10)

Sunday, November 13, 10:30am – 12:30pm

Use multi-layered monoprints to make a series of cards you can give friends and family on special occasions.

Mixed Media Holiday Card Making with Judith Weber  (ADULTS & HS)

Saturday, December 3, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Create handmade one-of-a-kind cards for near and dear ones utilizing a broad range of media.

Family Holiday Card Making with Susan Saas  (Families)

Sunday, December 4, 10:30am – 12:00pm

Learn  the art of block printing to create one-of-a-kind holiday cards you can send to your family and friends!

Art Games with Charlotte Mouquin  (ADULTS + AGES 10+)

Sunday, December 4, 11 & 18, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Play classic surrealist art games using mixed media, drawing and painting to spark the creative imagination.

Photoshop Fun! with Alex Voznesenskiy   (AGES 6-10)

Sunday, December 4, 11 & 18, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Create magical creatures and settings based on some of your favorite characters using basic tools and techniques of digital photo manipulation.

Mindful Yoga for Adult & Child with Samantha Richardson  (ADULTS + AGES 1-3)

Wednesday, December 7, 14 & 21, 10:00am – 11:00am

Bond with your child in this class combining playtime yoga, breath and flowing movements to cleanse and recharge the body.

Sound Healing & Meditation with Samantha Richardson  (ADULTS)

Thursdays, December 8, 15 & 22, 10:00am – 11:00am

Focus your mind, ease anxiety and let go of stress with breathing exercises, guided meditation and sound healing with singing bowls.

Scholarships

Pelham Art Center offers need-based, full and partial scholarships for all students. Scholarships are awarded based on available funds – apply now. High-school students are eligible for the David Uskali scholarship regardless of need. Visit Pelham Art Center’s website for more information and applications.