SPRING and SUMMER CLASSES 2013

Children’s Programs:
 

**To register for a class click on classes on the orange bar at the top of the website. Download a registration form under class registration. ** Class deadline is one week prior to the start date. Supplies included unless otherwise noted.

Art with Me Workshops:

These one-day workshops are a  shared experience for the very young to enjoy with an adult. Participants will experiment with a wide variety of age appropriate media and techniques. 

Instructor:Erin Saenz

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York
Saturdays, 11am-Noon
$15  Ages 3-5

March 23: Mixed Media 
April 20: Painting
May 18: Collage 
 

Play with Clay Workshop

In this 2 session parent and child workshop learn the basic methods of hand-building with your child. Create 3 pieces out of clay and come back the second week to glaze your pieces. 

Instructor: Roxanne Hotaling

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

Saturdays (2), March 9 and 16, 10am-Noon

$35 Ages 6+



After School Poetry Head Start

Kids interested in poetry will take the great leap forward to learn about the magic mystery of poetry. Budding poets will play with rhyme in every way imaginable, and will learn to count and arrange syllables.  A Poet Walk will fire up imaginations so these poets can exercise their new skills. 

Instructor: Keith Baughman

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

Thursdays (3), March 7-21, 4:30-6:00pm or Tuesdays, May 7-21; 4:30-6:00pm

$20 Ages 8-13

       
ARTS DISCOVERY CAMPS:

**To register for a camp click on classes on the orange bar at the top of the website. Registration brochures are under Arts Discovery Camps.**

Mini Masters 

 Little artists will have an opportunity to learn about well know artists of the world while exploring a variety of techniques such as drawing and painting.

Instructor: Erin Saenz

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

June 17-21; 10-11:30am

$80     Ages 5-8         

Mosaic Madness  

Learn the history of this age-old art, recycle broken pieces and create your own unique designs. Basic safety techniques and use of simple tools will be demonstrated.  Note: For personal pizzazz, bring broken bowls and plates with you to camp. 

Instructor: Erin Saenz

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

June 17-21; 1-4 pm

$120    Ages 8-13     

The Art of Sculpture

 Learn to use a variety of mediums including wire, plaster, and clay to create both abstract and representational works meant to be seen in the round.

Instructor: Kayla Krebs

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

June 17-21; 1-4 pm

$120  Ages 8-13

Drawing and Painting 

Develop knowledge of the fundamentals of art such as line, color, shape, and proportion while creating still life drawings, figure drawings, and abstract paintings.  Explore various media including charcoal, pastel, acrylic paint and colored pencil.

Instructor: Kayla Krebs

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

June 24-28; 8:30-11:30am

$120    Ages 8-13     

Clay Camp 1 

Students will work in hand building techniques and will spend some time working on the potter's wheel.  Learn how to wedge clay, center and form shapes on the pottery wheel, trim and finish your work with colorful glaze.

Instructor: Roxanne Hotaling

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

June24-28; 8:30-11:30am

$130     Ages 8-13    

Characters, Creatures and Cartooning!  

 This camp will focus on basic cartooning and illustration skills and is perfect for emerging artists. Students will create their own character and designing a comic book around these characters.  Exaggeration, proportions, perspective and dialog are all taught.

Instructor: Curt Potteiger

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

June 24-28; 1-4pm

$120    Ages 8-14

Art Around the World 

Journey with us around the world stopping to learn about different cultures.  Some of our stops include China, India and Australia. Various art mediums will be introduced in this camp.

Instructor: Erin Saenz

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

June 24-28; 1-4pm

$120     Ages 8-13

Clay Creations

 Explore clay through wheel throwing, hand building and sculpting.  Possibilities are endless when you let your imagination take the lead. Pieces will be fired and glazed.

Instructor: Rebecca Quattrone

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

July 8-12; 8:30-11:30am

$130 Ages 8-13

Underwater Plastic Adventure Camp 

Students will look at sea-life as subject matter and work together to discover the many things in common that art, plastic, and the environment share. Students will learn the simple skills and techniques for working with colorful recycled plastic to create sculptural reefs. As a group, the students will display their individual art reefs as one giant plastic coral reef at the end of the camp.

Instructor: Roxanne Hotaling

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

July 8-12; 8:30-11:30am

$120 Ages 8-13

Clay Camp 2

Intermediate and advanced students will be encouraged to design their own projects in a direction of their own choosing.  Expand your knowledge of wheel throwing, hand building, and sculpture.  Clay 1 is required before taking this camp. 

Instructor Roxanne Hotaling

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

July 15-19; 8:30-11:30am

$130    Ages 8-13    

Petite Picassos  

Young artists will learn to express themselves through drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture!  Students will be encouraged to create what they see and put their own style and feelings on paper.

Instructor: Erin Saenz

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

July 15-19; 10-11:30am

$80   Ages 5-8        

Fairies of Fairness Dance Camp

Sing, Dance, Act, Dress Up, and Perform ballet as dancers learn about being fair and learning good manners.  Students should wear a Black Leotard, Pink tights, Pink Ballet Shoes and have their hair pulled back.

Instructor: Heidi Thomas from Greater York Dance

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

July 15-19; 1-4pm

$110   Ages 3-7 MUST be potty trained

Art Sampler

These fun, art-making activities will inspire your budding artist to create their own masterpieces with exposure to a wide variety of arts media such as: drawing; fiber-art; sculpture; and collage.

Instructor: Kayla Krebs

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

July 29-August 2; 8:30-11:30am

$120 Ages 8-13    

Relief Printmaking  

 Students will learn how to carve an original design into a soft surface block that can be printed multiple times.  Students will work individually and as a group. Print your original design onto a T-shirt to create a one-of-a-kind shirt.

Instructor: Tyler Bailey

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

July 29-August 2; 8:30-11:30am

$120  Ages 8-13

Band Camp

Expose your child to the joys of playing music with other young musicians in this week long Band Camp. This camp is open to any singer, guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, drummer, percussionist, or horn player (trumpet, sax, and trombone).  In addition to learning to play music with one another, these musicians will learn what it means to be in a band. A variety of topics will be covered to get students comfortable with making music together. At the end of the week a performance will be held during First Friday in downtown York. Participants should have at least two years of private lessons on their instrument.

Instructor: Jason Hoffheins

Location: YorkArts@CityArt, 118 W. Philadelphia St, York

July 29-August 2; 1-4pm

$100   Ages 9-14

Art Exploration Camp

Discover the joy of creative expression, working on 2-D and 3-D projects using traditional and innovative materials. This mixed media based class will allow students to explore and learn about many art materials and techniques and is design to give young artist s an appreciation and understanding of art in a fun and creative way.

Instructor: Melina Blackwell

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

July 29-August 2; 1-4pm

$120   Ages6-9

Poetry Head Start

This is "the great leap forward" for kids interested in the magic mystery of poetry.  Play with rhyme in every way imaginable, learn to count and arrange syllables. A Poet Walk will fire up imaginations do these budding poets can exercise their new skills.

Instructor: Keith Baughman

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

July 29-August 2; 1-4pm

$120   Ages8-13

 

Asperger’s Art Camp  

Students living with Asperger’s Syndrome will explore communication, sight, and touch by using elements of art to invoke discipline and focus as well as personal expression.  Campers will have fun while participating in a creative experience. 

Instructor: Susan Shum

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St, York

August 5-9; 1-4pm
$120 Ages 8-13

GIRL SCOUT CLASSES:

Minimum for all Girl Scout classes is 8 girls. Maximum for all Girl Scout classes is 15 girls. All classes will be filled on a paid deposit first come basis.  When registering for a Girl Scout class a 10% deposit is required.  No refunds will be given unless the class is canceled by YorkArts. All classes are subject to change.  Contact YorkArts at (717) 848-3200 for a girl scout registration form or for more information.

DAISY’S ART ADVENTURE

Daisy troops will delight in their explorations with an assortment of media and tap into their creativity as they learn the basics of art. Girls will learn a variety of art techniques and will be taught to think about art as a way of self expression. (choose one date)

Saturday, March 23, 10:30am-Noon
Saturday, April 27, 10:30-Noon

$10 each Daisy

BROWNIE’S POTTER BADGE

Brownie troops will learn how to wedge clay, to create a pinch pot and a coil pot and will learn how to finish their pieces with colorful glaze.  Girls will also create their own decorative tile. Badge included. (choose one date)

Saturday, March 2, 10am-Noon  
Saturday, March 30, 10am-Noon

$15 each Brownie

BROWNIE’S PAINTING BADGE

Get inspired at YorkArts! View artwork at the gallery and learn how art can tell a story. In this workshop you will learn about the various styles of painting and how to create painting of your own! Badge included. (choose one date)

Saturday, March 16, 10am-Noon
Saturday, April 6, 10am-Noon

$15 each Brownie

JUNIOR DRAWING BADGE

In this workshop junior girl scouts will learn about the various styles of drawing: still life, shading, perspective and graphic design. Create a masterpiece of your own! Badge included. (choose one date)

Saturday, March 30; 1-4pm
Saturday, April 20; 1-4pm

$18 each Junior

CADETTE COMIC ARTIST BADGE

Create a visual story using different art techniques. Cadette troops will delve into the world of comics. Choose a story to tell, draw it out, frame it and add words. Learn about the elements of art while creating your own comic strip! Badge included. (choose one date)

Saturday, March 23, 1-4pm
Saturday, April 27, 1-4pm

$18 each Cadette

SENIOR COLLAGE ARTIST

Explore collage at YorkArts. Senior girl scouts will create several collages using various techniques, colors, found objects, and textures. Learn about the elements of art while having a fun time in creating a collage that represents you! Badge included. (choose one date)

Saturday, March 9, 1-4pm
Saturday, April 6, 1-4 pm

$18 each Cadette

SUMMER TEEN CLASSES:

**To register for a class click on classes on the orange bar at the top of the website. Download a registration form under class registration. **

Photography101

Learn the workings of cameras, both digital and film, exposure combinations and ISO relationships. After learning the basics, it's all about shooting techniques and how to create images. Students will work in studio and out around Downtown York. This is a great camp for teens interested in art and photography, especially if you are thinking of either as a college major.

Instructor: Neal Palumbo

Location: Studio 11 West, 11 W Philadelphia St York

June 17-21; 9am-Noon

$110    Ages 14-17

Mosaic Madness for Teens

Learn the history of this age-old art, recycle broken pieces and create your own unique designs. Basic safety techniques and use of simple tools will be demonstrated.  Note: For personal pizzazz, bring broken bowls and plates with you to camp. 

Instructor: Rebecca Quattrone

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St York

July 8-12; 1-4 pm

$120     Ages 14-17

Digital Photography and Editing for Teens

Learn intro to digital photography, camera functions, composition and photography techniques, various types of subjects, and basic editing and photo manipulation. Students will learn studio lighting tricks for a variety of subjects. Students need to bring a digital camera with manual mode settings and zoom lenses, and a laptop with internet capability.

Instructor: Trish Harris

Location: YorkArts, 10 N Beaver St York

July 8-12; 1-4pm 

$110    Ages 13-17

Mixed Media Madness

Using junk art, recycled art, and Dr. Suess’s “The Lorax” for inspiration, students complete a mixed media project on 8x8 hard boards, while developing an appreciation for the environment, the earth and recycling and learning a new art form most teens have not experienced.

Instructor: Trish Harris

Location: YorkArts, 10 N Beaver St York

July15-19; 1-4pm 

$120     Ages 13-17

Teen Ceramics: Throwing and Handbuilding

This class is designed for beginners to learn the basics of handbuilding, wheel throwing, and glazing functional and sculptural pieces.  With a focus on experimentation and expression of individuality through pottery, students experience the magic of throwing their own pots as well as learning hand building techniques and sculpture. 

Instructor: Rebecca Quattrone

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St York

                                                                        July 22-26; 1-4 pm

                                                                        $130 Ages 14-17

Storytelling in a Digital Age

This photojournalism class focuses on how photos contribute to a news story and familiarizes students with multimedia tools. Students will learn to create their own photo documentary, working closely with other students to select and edit the best photographs for the story. Students need to bring a digital camera with manual mode settings and zoom lenses, and a laptop with internet capability.

Instructor: Trish Harris

Location: YorkArts, 10 N Beaver St York

July 29-August 2; 1-4pm

$110 Ages 13-17

Art College Prep

Looking to pursue a degree and ultimately a career in visual arts?  Students will receive guidance on how to develop their artistic process, how to build a strong portfolio, and how to discuss their artwork with perspective art schools and art collectors.

Instructors: Maggie Moran and Rita King

Location: YorkArts, 10 N Beaver St York

Tuesdays (3), July 30-August 13; 2-5pm

$65 Ages16-18

Advanced Ceramics

Ideal for students who have taken a pottery class in the past, the class will build upon skills achieved by introducing techniques for working on the pottery’s wheel.  This class will present step-by-step instruction on how to center, open and pull up clay to create bowls, cups and plates. Surface decoration, glazing and hand-building projects also will be explored. On the first day of class, students will discuss and decide on the project theme(s) for the session.

Instructor: Rebecca Quattrone

Location: YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St York

August 5-9; 1-4 pm

$130 Ages14-17  

Relief Printmaking  

Students will learn how to carve an original design into a soft surface block that can be printed multiple times.  Students will work individually and as a group. Print your original design onto a T-shirt to create a one-of-a-kind shirt.

Instructor: Tyler Bailey

Location: YorkArts, 10 N Beaver St York

August 5-9; 1-4pm

$120   Ages 14-17