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East Falls Glassworks: Intro to Glassblowing
Date: Sep 13, 2010
Time: Please see description for dates & times
Location: East Falls Glassworks, in Sherman Mills in East Falls, PA
Medium: Glass
Level: Beginner
Instructor: TBD
Price: $470 each, includes supply fee
Mon., Sept. 13-Oct. 18, 6:30-9:30 pm and/or
Sat., Nov. 6-Dec. 11, 1:30-4:30 pm
If you'd like to try working with hot glass for the first time or need a refresher, this is the class for you. We start with an intro to tools, equipment, and basic techniques through the exploration of a new form each week. Lots of exercises and hands-on time is provided to build a solid foundation of glassblowing skills and a collection of beautiful and functional work. |
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Part I: Informed Perception, Presented by the Violette de Mazia Foundation
Date: Sep 14, 2010 - Dec. 14, 2010
Time: 6-9 pm
Location: Main Line Art Center
Medium: Art Appreciation
Instructor: Christine Stoughton
Price: $250 plus a $50 materials fee
This course introduces participants to the objective method for the appreciation of the art in art and in everyday experiences. Developed by Dr. Albert Barnes and Violette de Mazia, this method allows students to experience works of art directly, make aesthetic discoveries, and undertake personal and independent analyses of works of art. This is a PAEP: ACT 48 class, which provides regional K-12 teachers with opportunities to advance their teaching skills across disciplines and receive college level credits and Act 48 professional development credits for qualifying classes and workshops.To register, visit demazia.org. |
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Part II: Traditions in Art, Presented by the the Violette de Mazia Foundation
Date: Sep 16, 2010 - Dec. 23, 2010
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Main Line Art Center
Medium: Art Appreciation
Instructor: Christine Stoughton & Deborah Krupp
Price: $250 plus a $50 materials fee (no class Nov. 25)
Building on knowledge developed in the prerequisite course, Informed Perception, participants will deepen and enrich their understanding of art as it has developed through the centuries. Through study and observation, participants will be individually and collectively challenged to participate in a continuing dialogue regarding the place of the aesthetic in everyday life, and the role that art can play within such a context. Participants will be encouraged to think critically, thereby affecting a richer and more meaningful experience. his is a PAEP: ACT 48 class, which provides regional K-12 teachers with opportunities to advance their teaching skills across disciplines and receive college level credits and Act 48 professional development credits for qualifying classes and workshops. To register, visit demazia.org. No class Nov. 25. |
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PIE: Portfolio Preparation for Your Students
Date: Sep 28, 2010 - Dec. 14, 2010
Time: 5-9:30 pm
Location: Haverford High School
Instructor: Mark Wangberg
Price: $925, Fee $25 (No class Nov. 2 & 23)
Explore ways to better prepare students to present a strong art portfolio. Through discussions, review of sample student portfolios, critiques and various hands-on studio exercises, gain skills to better equip students to face college art admission standards, AP studio art review and scholarship consideration. Course takes place at Haverford High School. The Professional Institute for Educators (PIE) provides teachers with non-matriculated graduate-level credit courses for professional development, PA Act 48 and personal enrichment. To register, visit http://cs.uarts.edu/pie. ED 7620 – 3 credits |
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East Falls Glassworks: Glass Paperweight Pumpkin
Date: Oct 10, 2010 - Oct. 23, 2010
Time: 1:30-4:30 pm
Location: East Falls Glassworks, in Sherman Mills in East Falls, PA
Instructor: TBD
Price: $115 per workshop
Sat., Oct. 10, 1:30-4:30 pm and/or
Sun., Oct. 23, 1:30-4:30 pm
Step up the fiery furnace and learn how to blow your own glass paperweight pumpkin just in time for Halloween. |
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PIE: Printmaking, Levels 1 & 2
Date: Nov 5, 2010 - Nov. 13, 2010
Time: Please see description for dates & times
Location: Main Line Art Center
Instructor: Christine Stoughton
Price: $925, Fee $45
Fri., Nov. 5 & 12, 5-9:30
Sat. & Sun., Nov. 6 & 7, 9 am-6 pm
Sat & Sun, Nov 13 & 14, 9 am-6 pm
This class addresses basic printmaking media such as relief, monoprinting and collographs. Create images by drawing/painting directly on the plate or by working from a sketch. The creative process is analyzed at every point. Students registered in Level 2 explore more advanced concepts and techniques. The Professional Institute for Educators (PIE) provides teachers with non-matriculated graduate-level credit courses for professional development, PA Act 48 and personal enrichment. To register, visit http://cs.uarts.edu/pie. |
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East Falls Glassworks: Paperweight Workshop
Date: Nov 14, 2010 - Dec. 4, 2010
Time: 10 am-1 pm
Location: East Falls Glassworks, in Sherman Mills in East Falls, PA
Medium: Glass
Level: Beginner
Instructor: TBD
Price: $115 each
Sat., Nov. 14, 10 am-1 pm and/or
Sat., Dec. 4, 10 am-1 pm
Designed for the total beginner, we provide the tools, supplies and instruction needed to create glass paperweights. These classes are a great way to get a feel for the way glass moves at 2000 degrees and have a fun and exciting afternoon at the same time. |
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