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SUMMER 2015
The Arts Center of
the Capital Region
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THE ARTS CENTER
OF THE CAPITAL REGION
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letter
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the arts center of the capital 2014-2015
region • SUMMER 2015
the president
Dear Friends,
board OF
trustees
In particular, we have great teachers and wonderful facilities. Nothing is more important
than the relationship between teacher and student, and Arts Center teachers are working
artists who know how to expertly teach their medium, encourage and develop student
growth, and create the conditions for maximum creativity. Many have been teaching at
the Arts Center for years, and we are always adding new and impressive teachers to our
team. You can read about them yourself on our web site at
http://www.artscenteronline.org/about-us/our-faculty/
And our facilities are top notch and professional grade. You simply cannot find studios
as good as ours in a non-college or university setting. We take our teaching and creative
work seriously and know that excellent tools of the trade are critical to creative growth.
When I show people our pottery studios, for example, they marvel at the sheer size and
the depth of available resources. It’s truly impressive.
So take some time this summer and immerse yourself in our creative offerings. We
promise you will learn a lot and have fun doing so.
ELLIE KITTLE INGALSBE,
Immediate Past Chair
LISA SMITH, Treasurer
JAMES KNOX, Secretary
ROBERT ALTMAN
STEVE DERRICK
VANESSA ETHERINGTON
MICHAEL GISO
KEITH M. GOLDSTEIN
KEVIN O’BRYAN
DEBORAH ONSLOW
MEL QUINLAN
JANET RIKER
CYNTHIA SCHEUER
CREATIVE THINKING PROGRAM
Classes in creative thinking will introduce you
to this process, which can be applied to almost
any facet of human life, from parenting to
business innovations. Creative thinking can be
taught, and you will learn the techniques and
skills needed to be more creative and innovative
in your life and work.
WHY CREATIVE THINKING?
“Why is creativity even important? It is important
because the world is changing at a far greater
pace than it has ever before, and people need
constantly to cope with novel kinds of tasks
and situations. . . The problems we confront,
whether in our families, communities, or
nations, are novel and difficult, and we need
to think creatively or divergently to solve
these problems.” —Robert Sternberg, Cornell
University
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2015 EXHIBITIONS
SUSAN RADZYMINSKI, Chair
DENNIS ZELLER
Chris Marblo
President
Creative thinking is “the process of having
original ideas that have value.”
—Sir Ken Robinson
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SHELLY STONE, Vice Chair
We are very happy to present our summer course offerings. We’ve got something for
everyone, from camps for kids to classes for adults, in many disciplines and at all skill
levels. Summer is the perfect time to get creative, and the Arts Center is the perfect
place to foster your creativity.
WHAT IS CREATIVE THINKING?
register today!
Simply put, creativity is now a core skill, one
that is necessary for life in the 21st century.
Learn how to become a creative problem solver
and imaginative thinker - and put these skills to
work in practical and helpful ways.
WHO ARE THE TEACHERS?
Classes in creative thinking are taught by
Arts Center staff who have backgrounds in
education, the arts, and business. All teachers
have received training in creative thinking
from graduates of the International Center
for Studies in Creativity (ICSC) at Buffalo
State College, a program that has 40 years of
practice and research behind it.
ARE THESE CLASSES FOR ME?
You do not need to have any specialized training
or background in the arts or creative thinking
to benefit from our classes. However, those who
do have a creative background will extend their
skills and learn some new ways to be even more
creative.
“Creative thinking is not a
talent, it is a skill that can
be learned. It empowers
people by adding strength
to their natural abilities.”
—EDWARD DE BONO
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
To register for a creative thinking class, contact
our registrar at (518)273-0552 X231 or alana@
artscenteronline.org or visit our website. To
Register for group classes, contact Chris
Marblo, Arts Center President at (518)273-0552
X228 or [email protected].
FENCE SHOW 2015 | 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The Fence Show is an annual opportunity for all Arts
Center members to display their work in our galleries. In
2014, we accepted and displayed 335 pieces, including
paintings, drawing, photography, fiber arts, stained glass
and sculpture. There is also a separate category for
young artists in grades K-12. Julie Lohnes, Curator of Art
Collections and Exhibitions at Union College, will serve as
this year’s juror. Lohnes will curate a smaller show from the
Fence Show called the Fence Select, which will be on display
for several weeks after the salon style show is dismantled.
FENCE SALON
May 22 – June 27, 2015 | First Floor Galleries
Reception: Friday, May 29, 5-9 PM | Awards at 7 PM
FENCE SELECT | STUDENT FENCE SELECT
July 18 – August 29, 2015 | Main Gallery | Foyer Gallery
Reception: Friday, July 31, 5-9 PM
MYSTERIES INCORPORATED
July 18 – August 29, 2015 | Wallace Gallery
Reception: Friday, July 31, 5-9 PM
Marilee Sousie precisely jumbles coloring books, animation
stills, and movies together to create playful fictional worlds.
The fusion of vivid hues and seductive lines combined with
the topsy-turviness of the composition allows the artist to
explore personal relationships and the emotional responses
to these experiences. Sousie was the Best in Show recipient
from the 2014 Fence Show.
QUESTAR III NEW VISIONS H.S. SENIOR ART SHOW
May 27 – May 31, 2015 | Faculty Student Gallery
Reception: Wednesday, May 27, 6-8 PM
COMMUNITY INCLUSION PROJECT
June 6 – June 28, 2015 | Faculty Student Gallery
Reception: Friday, June 26, 5-9 PM
Marilee Sousie
PROGRAMMING THEME:
LANDSCAPES
We live surrounded by a diverse and glorious cacophony
of sensory imaginings; a symphony so dense and
seamless it blends into our existence and becomes
mundane. The white noise of everyday living. So this
beautiful Summer-to-be of 2015, we ask you to look out,
listen in, touch gently, smell deeply – become alive with
the world surrounding you and discover where you live
and work, the landscape surrounding you. Then take
a class, express your imaginings, and create your own
unique landscape.
GALLERY HOURS:
Mon-Thurs: 11 AM – 7 PM | Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM | Sunday: Noon – 4 PM
The Arts Center’s exhibitions are free and open to the public.
All receptions are held in conjunction with Troy Night Out,
the last Friday of every month.
EXHIBITIONS ARE SUPPORTED BY:
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O Ur MISS ION
THE ARTS CENTER
OF THE CAPITAL REGION
265 River Street | Troy, NY 12180
artscenteronline.org | (518) 273-0552
CHOOSE YOUR CLASS LEVEL
O Ur PHILOSO PHY
Trying to decide what class is right for you? We’ve got a new system that will
help you take the guess work out of it. Choose from the category that best
describes you, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, then - get creative!
Creativity transcends traditional ways of doing things and is the
key to innovation. It is not tied to a specific subject matter or
medium, and influences all aspects of human thought and activity.
It is an essential part of the human experience that can and should
be encouraged, nurtured, and allowed to flourish in a supportive
and respectful environment. Through an exploration of their own
creativity, and then by sharing that experience, people can not only
achieve their highest potential but have the ability to transform
and enrich the community and the larger world beyond. Creative
thinking is the key to sustainable human experience.
Sunny da Silva
Director of Education
(518) 273-0552 x222
[email protected]
Joseph Mastroianni
Assistant Director of Education
(518) 273-0552 x233
[email protected]
INTERMEDIATE: Our intermediate classes are perfect for the next level of
your desired medium. You don't have to be an expert, but a certain degree
of comfort with the tools and vernacular are a must. Some prerequisites
apply.
table of contents
In an effort to streamline our class catalog, we have
shortened our class descriptions into one concise sentence.
Full class descriptions and additional details can be found
on our website, www.artscenteronline.org.
CREATIVE THINKING ........................................................ 6
CULINARY ARTS .............................................................. 6
DANCE + FITNESS............................................................ 6
DIGITAL ART + DESIGN.................................................. 7
DRAWING........................................................................ 7
FIBER ARTS.................................................................... 8
FILM + VIDEO ............................................................... 8
NEW PARTNERSHIPS
Alana Akacki
Registrar
+ Assistant to the President
(518) 273-0552 x231
[email protected]
Stacey Bridge
Director of Finance + Operations
(518) 273-0552 x224
[email protected]
BEGINNER: Whether you’re brand new to the medium, or dabbled in it
in high school, these classes will educate the true beginner and
allow those with past experiences to brush up on the basics in a welcoming,
creative atmosphere. There are all-levels classes in this category
where instructors are able to accommodate each student’s individual
level of knowledge.
ADVANCED: Created with the artist serious about deepening skill level and
honing their craft in mind, our advanced level courses are meant to service
the proficient student. The advanced classes have specific prerequisites
and expect that the student has a vested interest in learning at a high level.
Chris Marblo
President
[email protected]
Stephanie Bradshaw
Director of Development
+ Marketing
(518) 273-0552 x226
[email protected]
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The Arts Center of the Capital Region engages people in the creative
experience. We are the region’s preeminent proponent of the arts
and creative education, expression, and appreciation, serving people of all ages, abilities, and economic and cultural backgrounds.
CONTaCT U S
Sara Boylen
Director of Exhibits
+ Program Associate
(518) 273-0552 x221
[email protected]
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D I R E C T I O N S + PA R K I N G
The Arts Center is located in the heart of downtown Troy, where River Street, Broadway,
and Second Street converge to form Monument Square. From 787, take Exit 8 and
follow signs to downtown Troy over the Green Island Bridge. At the end of the bridge,
turn right, and turn right again at the next light (River Street). The Arts Center is approximately one block down on the right.
During the daytime, there is free on-street parking available. This parking is limited, and
we recommend that you allow additional time to find a space. There are also paid spots
available in the State Street Garage a short walk away. During evening hours, street
parking is plentiful and free of charge, and public parking facilities remain open.
BUILDING HOURS
Mon - Thur: 9 AM - 7:30 PM | Fri: 9 AM - 4 PM | Sat: 9 AM- 5 PM | Sun: 12 PM - 4 PM
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JEWELRY.......................................................................... 9
PAINTING......................................................................... 9
GAME DESIGN PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH TECH VALLEY GAME SPACE
PHOTOGRAPHY............................................................. 10
The Arts Center of the Capital Region and Tech Valley Game Space
are pleased to announce a new partnership. This collaboration is
a vital step toward fostering a stronger and more diverse game
development community within the Capital Region.
STAINED GLASS............................................................. 11
This new partnership will allow TVGS to
provide a variety of game development
related activities at The Arts Center,
including classes aimed at first time
developers and interactive showcases of
work by local creators. TVGS and The Arts Center will also be working
together to organize and host a series of events and workshops
focused on promoting diversity within the local game development
community, including free community “game jams” and showcases
to support our community of tech artists and to expose the craft to
a wider audience. The public are welcome to attend the showcase
featuring these games during each Troy Night Out in the Digital Arts
Studio at The Arts Center.
POTTERY....................................................................... 10
THEATRE + PERFORMING ARTS .................................. 12
WOODWORKING............................................................ 12
WRITING......................................................................... 12
CLASS REFUND POLICY + INFO................................... 13
ARTS GRANTS RECIPIENTS........................................... 14
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM ................................ 15
PROGRAMS WITH THE
RENSSELAER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY:
“With paint, ink and photography, artists have portrayed
views of Rensselaer County’s landscape for over two
hundred years.” A new exhibit at The Rensselaer County
Historical Society titled Scenic Overlook: Perspectives
on Rensselaer County’s Changing Landscape will “look
beyond the undoubted aesthetic quality of these works
to highlight these depictions as documents of the
ever-changing landscape and our evolving perspectives
on Rensselaer County.” This summer The Arts Center will offer
programming to complement and directly reflect this unique exhibit.
This programming will be offered across mediums, and will result in
a current body of student work exhibited at the RCHS alongside the
standing exhibition in the fall, with the opening on September 25th
during Troy Night Out.
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CREATIVE THINKING
preparation of a main course and a dessert or side dish.
*Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County
Community Inclusion Project.
Creative Thinking To Clear That Hurdle
Tuesday, 6/23/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session
Tuesday, 8/11/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $46 | Non-Member: $51
Instructor: Rebecca Angel Maxwell
Level: Beginner
Sweet Cooking with The Placid Baker
Join The Placid Baker’s Tom MacGregor in these introductory
classes on making French macarons, butter cream, ganache, and
the perfect fruit tarts. www.theplacidbaker.com
Writers, musicians, visual artists-no matter your medium, there
are moments of frustration! It’s time to figure out how to get past
your block, and creatively move forward to complete your project.
Introduction to Creative Thinking for the Business Professional
Saturday, 8/22/15 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $58 | Non-Member: $64 | Studio/Materials Fee: $5
Instructor: Stacey Bridge
Level: Beginner
This introductory course will help you develop and use these skills
so that you are more innovative and creative and can solve the
sometimes perplexing problems we all face in our jobs.
Creative Thinking for Educators
Tuesday & Thursday, 8/25/15 - 8/27/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 2
sessions
Member: $72 | Non-Member: $80
Instructor: Rebecca Angel Maxwell
Level: Beginner
Discover educational tools that can guide you and your students to
use creativity in every area of learning.
CULINARY ARTS
Community Inclusion Project Classes: An Asian Sampler
Thursdays, 6/4/15 – 6/25/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 4 sessions
*Member: $66 | Non-Member: $72 |Studio/Materials Fee: $20
Instructor: Deborah A. Gutierrez
Level: Beginner
Come into the kitchen and travel to Thailand, Vietnam, Korea - not
to forget China - for this Asian Sampler as you focus on learning
the ingredients, history, and preparation of a main course and
a dessert or side dish each session. All sessions will focus on
different dishes.
Community Inclusion Project Classes: Culinary Exploration
Thursdays, 6/25/15 - 7/16/15 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 4 sessions
Thursdays, 7/23/15 - 8/13/15 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 4 sessions
Thursdays, 8/20/15 - 9/10/15 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 4 sessions
Member: $66 | Non-Member: $72 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20*
Instructor: Deborah A. Gutierrez
Level: Beginner
French Macaron 101
Monday, 6/15/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 1 session
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10
Instructor: Tom MacGregor
Level: Beginner
Butter Cream and Ganache 101
Monday, 7/13/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 1 session
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Tom MacGregor
Level: Beginner
Sweet Tarts 101
Monday, 8/17/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 1 session
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10
Instructor: Tom MacGregor
Level: Beginner
Summer Farm to Table Series
Join chef Jillian Naveh to cook a summer farm-to-table meal
including locally sourced food products. Cook like a
restaurant chef in your own home while celebrating the
flavors of summer and supporting upstate New York’s local farm
economy.
Fresh Pasta in Romesco Sauce & Kale, Chickpea Salad
with Sausage
Wednesday, 6/24/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20
Instructor: Jillian R Naveh
Level: Beginner
Ratatouille Tart, Broccoli Rabe and Herbed Foccacia
Wednesday, 7/29/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20
Instructor: Jillian R Naveh
Level: Beginner
Fried Green Tomatoes w/ Tomato Jam and Corn Pudding
Wednesday, 8/26/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20
Instructor: Jillian R Naveh
Level: Beginner
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Om Yoga
Saturdays, 6/27/15 - 8/8/15 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | 6 sessions
Saturdays, 8/15/15 - 9/26/15 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: S66 | Non-Member: $72 | Drop-in Rate: $12
Instructor: Maria Bowers
Level: Beginner
Om Yoga focuses on precise anatomical alignment while moving
with the breath and mindfulness. The goal is to achieve physical
relaxation, increased strength, and flexibility with mental clarity
and calmness. No class 7/4.
Embodied Art: 5Rhythms with Andi Adamczyk
Wednesdays, 7/29/15 - 9/2/15 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 6 session
Member: $91 | Non-Member: $102 | Drop-in Rate: $15
Instructor: Andi Adamczyk
Level: Beginner
Drop in to a 5Rhythms class and clear out those cobwebs. Get
whatever might be stuck moving again and reconnect to that
intuitive, instinctual artist that is buried deep in your bones.
Whatever your art, come find it on the dance floor!
DIGITAL ART & DESIGN
In our digital arts studio we have upgraded to Adobe Creative Cloud
and added Photoshop Elements in order to provide our students with the
most up to date and relevant software. The Arts Center also has DSLR
cameras available for use during class, but if you have your own, please
bring it with you. Students must be comfortable with basic computer
operations, and Mac experience is helpful, but not required. Please bring
a USB flash drive for saving work. Note that Intermediate and Advanced
classes may require prerequisites, and require you to bring in your own
work and/or other materials. Please see the online descriptions for full details.
First Timers Gaming Workshop for Women
with Tech Valley Game Space
Sat & Sun, 6/13/15 - 6/14/15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $145 | Non-Member: $160*
Instructor: Tech Valley Game Space
Level: Beginner
Are you interested in making your own games, but unsure about
how to get started? Have you ever had a crazy idea for a digital
game or interactive app, but assumed it would be too difficult
and complex to create? If so, then the TVGS First Timers Gaming
Workshop is for you!
*This workshop is subsidized by Tech Valley Game Space.
DIGITAL MUSIC
Sonic Overlook
Wednesdays, 6/24/15 - 7/22/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $108 | Non-Member: $112 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10
Instructor: Julia Alsarraf
Level: Beginner
Through composition workshops and sound-collecting walks
throughout the area, the instructor will help you create your own
musical composition inspired by Rensselaer County’s changing
landscape.
DRAWING
Studies in Portraiture
Thursdays, 6/4/15 - 7/9/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $140 | Non-Member: $156 | Studio/Materials Fee: $50
Instructor: Dustin Garafolo
Level: Beginner
This class for the beginning and continuing student will further
explore the fundamental theories of human portrait drawing and
students will learn to draw starting from large shapes and moving
to finer details, working more with a live model.
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Saturday, 6/27/15 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 7/18/15 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 8/22/15 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 1 session
Member: $22 | Non-Member: $25
Instructor: Armando Soto
Level: Intermediate
One-liner: Immerse yourself in an intensive afternoon long figure
drawing experience offered in the “open-studio” tradition. Draw
from live nude models posing for quick, action-oriented gesture
drawings as well as longer poses ranging from 20 minutes to
one hour. Bring your own paper and pencils or other dry media.
Drawing boards and easels will be provided. Preregistration is
mandatory.
Community Inclusion Project: Portraits and Selfies
Tuesdays, 6/30/15 - 8/11/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 7 sessions
Member: $76 | Non-Member: $84 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20*
Instructor: David Dowd
Level: Beginner
Come and explore the various methods of self portraiture. In
this seven week class, you will use photographs, mirrors, and
other ways to look at yourself and express what you see through
drawing, painting, and mixed media. No experience necessary!
*Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County.
DANCE & FITNESS
Wired Into Art: Introduction to Tech Art
Tuesdays, 8/4/15 - 8/25/15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $108 | Non-Member: $112 | Studio/Materials Fee: $25
Instructor: Julia Alsarraf
Level: Beginner
Come on a culinary exploration of taste and techniques. Each
week you’ll learn to prepare two dishes and have great recipes and
skills to use at home. This is a perfect class for beginning cooks
who wants to add to their menu.
Yoga for Kids
Saturdays, 6/6/15 - 7/18/15 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 6 sessions
Saturdays, 7/25/15 - 8/29/15 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 6 sessions
Member: $60 | Non-Member: $66 | Drop-in Rate: $11
Instructor: Maria Bowers
Level: Beginner
Learn about the intersection of art and technology in this fun
and informative class! You’ll learn some basic and approachable
tools to integrate technology into your art practice, and take your
creative inspiration to places you never knew you could go...like a
painting that sings? It’s easier than you think.
Drawing for the Terrified
Wednesdays, 7/15/15 - 8/12/15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $117 | Non-Member: $130 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: David Dowd
Level: Beginner
Community Inclusion Project Classes: Farm Fresh Recipes
Thursdays, 7/2/15 - 7/23/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 4 sessions
Thursdays, 7/30/15 - 8/20/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $66 | Non-Member: $72 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20*
Instructor: Deborah A. Gutierrez
Level: Beginner
Yoga for Kids introduces children, ages 6 to 12, to the joy of
movement while increasing strength, flexibility, and relaxation with
poses creatively modified to build coordination, confidence, and
imagination. No class 7/4.
“Bird’s Eye View” Workshop
Thursday, 8/20/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $49 | Non-Member: $54| Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Benj Gleeksman
Level: Beginner
This is a class for anyone who has ever said, “I can’t draw” (but
wished it were otherwise)!
Come into the kitchen and you’ll learn what to do with the bounty
of fresh foods we produce in this region each summer. Each
session you’ll focus on learning about the fresh ingredients and
In this workshop you will choose one of the Bird’s Eye View images
from the RCHS show, Scenic Overlook, and re-imagine it though a
modern lens using satellite imagery and photoshop.
Drawing Boot Camp
Mon-Fri, 7/20/15 - 7/24/15 | 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $198 | Non-Member:$220 | Studio/Materials Fee: $25
Instructor: Monica Bill Hughes
Level: Intermediate
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peace flag, covering it with images that remind you to be in the
moment and share joy!
Felted Wool Beads to Necklaces
Saturday, 6/27/15 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 session
Member: Free | Non-Member: Free
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Level: Beginner
Learn the ancient art of hand-felted wool and create a beautiful
collection of wool beads that you’ll string into a necklace.
In this intensive study for the slightly less terrified you will be able
to take your drawing skills to the next level.
Creating A Scene: Drawing/Painting Familiar Places in Troy
Sat & Sun, 8/15/15 - 8/16/15 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $ 117 | Non-Member: $130
Instructor: Tony Conner
Level: Intermediate
In this workshop, we’ll visit familiar (historic or both) spots in
and around Troy, gathering inspiration from Rensselaer County
Historical Society’s recent exhibition Scenic Overlook: Perspectives
on Rensselaer County’s Changing Landscape, then using pencil,
brush and paper, we’ll make a personal record of these well-known
places.
Drawing Studio Concepts
Tues/Thurs, 8/18/15 - 8/27/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $140 | Non-Member: $156 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35
Instructor: Armando Soto
Level: Beginner
This is a next-level class for the “slightly less terrified” beginner.
Students will be guided through some of the basics, and
then explore further topics including: studies in line, value,
composition, trying different mediums, portraits, and more. Great
for beginning students wishing to continue their study of drawing.
FIBER ARTS
Basic Sewing & Pattern Drafting
Thursdays, 7/23/15 - 8/20/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10
Instructor: Megan Ingalls Stasi
Level: Beginner
Whether you want to brush up on sewing or have never touched
a sewing machine before, students will learn though a series of
simple but satisfying projects that build basic sewing and drafting
skills.
Free Fiber Art Classes with Jeannie Thomma
Say YES to Creativity! Open to all ages, children must be
accompanied by an adult. Limited seating available, preregistration required. This project is made possible in part
through an Individual Artist Commission Grant, a program funded
by The Arts Center of the Capital Region through the New York
State Council on the Arts.
Fiber Peace Flags
Saturday, 6/6/15 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 session
Member: Free | Non-Member: Free
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Level: Beginner
Peace flags are designed to be hung outside, where the wind can
carry their peaceful intentions near and far. Design your own
Fiber Collage Flowers
Saturday, 7/11/15| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 session
Member: Free | Non-Member: Free
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Level: Beginner
Let the beauty of nature inspire you to create wild and wonderful
fiber flowers. Playful collage techniques will allow your creativity
to blossom as you let your imagination guide you! Finished flowers
are the perfect adornments for just about anything.
Fabric Journals
Saturday, 8/8/15 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 session
Member: Free | Non-Member: Free
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Level: Beginner
Journaling is a playful way to capture your ideas, imaginings
and inspirations! In this no-sew class, you’ll create (design
and construct) your own fabric journal, using simple book
binding techniques that will make you say WOW! You’ll have
the opportunity to start filling it’s paper pages with your own
wondrous wisdom.
FILM & VIDEO
Introduction to Digital Video
Tues/Thurs, 6/18/15 - 6/30/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $173 | Non-Member: $192 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10
Instructor: Alexandria Hovet
Level: Beginner
This beginning video class for adults will serve as an immersive
introduction to digital filmmaking. From camera basics to shooting
techniques to editing on a variety of programs, this course will
provide a solid foundation in modern filmmaking.
Intermediate Video: Rensselaer County’s Changing Landscape
Sat/Sun, 7/19/15 - 7/26/15 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 3 sessions
Member: $173 | Non-Member: $192 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10
Instructor: Alexandria Hovet
Level: Intermediate
In this intermediate-advanced filmmaking class for adults, we will
take on theoretical topics, critical discussion, and film and editing
techniques suited for more proficient filmmakers. You must have
sufficient working knowledge of digital video-making and editing
in iMovie, Final Cut X, or Adobe Premiere CC on a Mac computer
suite, or completion of the Introduction to Digital Video course.
Stop Motion Video with Clay in Bas Relief
Wednesdays, 8/12/15 - 8/26/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 3 sessions
Member: $113 | Non-Member: $126 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Cara Nisbeth
Level: Beginner
Bring your art to life through the creation of Stop Motion video.
You will learn how to work with wet potter’s clay to create a tablet,
and upon it carve and build your story!
register today!
JEWELRY
Jewelry II*
Tues/Thurs, 6/30/15 - 7/30/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30PM | 10 sessions
In-State: $350.60 | Out-of-state: $1010.60 | Studio/Materials Fee: $95
Instructor: Maria Fusco
Level: Intermediate
This advanced course in metalworking and jewelry design
will allow students to refine basic skills and explore advanced
techniques. Prerequisite: Jewelry I. Special registration policies
apply. Last day to register, 6/25.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing 101
Mondays, 7/20/15 - 8/24/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $65
Instructor: Maria Fusco
Level: Beginner
This is an introductory course covering the fundamental concepts
and techniques of both the design and creation of metal jewelry.
PAINTING
Dabbling with Watercolors
Thursdays, 6/11/15 - 6/25/15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 3 sessions
Member: $81 | Non-Member: $90 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Monica Bill Hughes
Level: Beginner
Come experiment and learn about the fluid and beautiful medium
of watercolors and its many applications and techniques in this
three week class in color.
Abstract Painting
Mon/Weds, 6/15/15 - 7/1/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35
Instructor: Armando Soto
Level: Beginner
The Ever Changing Rensselaer County Landscape:
Two Day Oil Painting Workshop
Sat/Sun, 8/1/15 - 8/2/15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $108 | Non-Member: $120
Instructor: Deborah M. Bayly
Level: Intermediate
In this intensive two-day oil painting workshop the student’s
landscape subject will be their favorite view in Rensselaer County.
Beginner to advanced levels welcome. Must bring your own
materials. A suggested list will be provided for beginners.
Oil Painting Boot Camp
Mon-Thurs, 8/10/15 - 8/13/15 | 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $140 | Non-Member: $156
Instructor: Deborah Bayly
Level: Intermediate
In this intensive oil painting bootcamp for the intermediate and
experienced painter, students will work on large toned canvases
using housepainting bristle brushes, working quickly to block in
images then refining with smaller brushes and palette knives with
an emphasis on moving from abstract bold beginnings to a more
defined focus. Must bring your own materials.
Oil Painting Bootcamp for Beginners
Sat/Sun, 8/29/15 - 8/30/15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $113 | Non-Member: $126
Instructor: Deborah M. Bayly
Level: Beginner
An intensive two-day session for the beginner or slightly
experienced painter. Students will create monochromatic images
on toned canvases from landscape images provided by the
instructor or from the student’s own 8.5 x 11 inch good quality
photographs. More information on materials will be given upon
registering.
Robert Carsten
Students will be guided through investigating the general language
of abstract painting, while and freely expressing themselves
through line and shape.
Painting Rensselaer County’s Rural Landscape:
Master Class with Robert Moylan
Saturdays, 6/20/15 - 9/12/15 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $150 | Non-Member: $165
Instructor: Robert Moylan
Level: Intermediate
In reflection of the current exhibit at the Rensselaer County
Historical Society, Scenic Overlook, this special master class with
Robert Moylan will allow you to create your own interpretation of a
beautiful rural setting.
Impressionist Summer Landscape in Pastel
with Master Pastelist Robert Carsten
Fri/Sat, 7/24/15 - 7/25/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $180 | Non-Member: $220
Instructor: Robert Carsten PSA-mp, IAPS-mc
Level: Beginner
With compositional and color lessons derived from early American
Impressionist paintings as presented by the instructor, learn to
achieve stunningly rich color, strong hue contrast, and subtle color
temperature variations to improve your pastel painting skills and
visual perception..
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PHOTOGRAPHY
POTTERY
Photography 101: SOLD OUT!
Tuesdays, 5/19/15 - 6/16/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $207 | Non-Member: $230 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Katherine Wright
Level: Beginner
The Potter’s Wheel
Tuesdays, 7/7/15 - 8/25/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 8 sessions
Fridays, 7/10/15 - 9/4/15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 8 sessions
Member: $216 | Non-Member: $240 | Studio/Materials Fee: $40
Instructor: John Visser
Level: Beginner
Using Your DSLR Camera: A Crash Course
Saturday, 6/6/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 7/11/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 8/1/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $100 | Non-Member: $110 | Studio/Materials Fee: $5
Instructor: Katherine Wright
Level: Beginner
In this super condensed crash course students will be introduced
to the basics of using a digital SLR camera. Please bring a flash
drive to save your work.
Photo Boot Camp
Mon-Thurs, 7/6/15 - 7/9/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions
Mon-Thurs, 8/24/15 - 8/27/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $200 | Non-Member: $220 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Katherine Wright
Level: Beginner
Are you ready for a creative vacation? Have a new digital SLR
camera and don’t know how to use it? This course is geared
towards novice photographers who are interested learning how to
use their DSLR camera, and will also incorporate both conceptual
and technical topics in photography.
Adobe CC: A Crash Course
Sunday, 7/12/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $100 | Non-Member: $110 | Studio/Materials Fee: $5
Instructor: Katherine Wright
Level: Beginner
In this crash course students will be introduced to the photo
editing programs, Lightroom and Photoshop, both found in
Adobe’s Creative Cloud.
Photography 102: SOLD OUT!
Mondays, 7/13/15 - 8/17/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $250 | Non-Member: $275 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20
Instructor: Katherine Wright
Level: Intermediate
Now & Then: A Photographic Exploration of Documenting our
Landscape Through Time
Sat/Sun, 8/8/15 - 8/9/15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $180 | Non-Member: $200 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35
Instructor: Katherine Wright
Level: Intermediate
In this two-day workshop you will combine history and art as we
investigate the development of our local landscape, then go on
location to do infield shooting to produce modern captures of
these historical works. In the second part of the workshop, we will
learn about digital editing techniques including how to digitally
“antique” images to appear as they did hundreds of years ago.
register today!
Stained Glass Figurine Workshop
Sunday, 6/14/15 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $58 | Non-Member: $64| Studio/Materials Fee: $25
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn basic
stained glass techniques and create a figurine based on a
template of their choice. Ages 12 and up welcome.
In this class for the serious beginner or ongoing student, you will
learn and develop wheel throwing skills and refine techniques on
the potter’s wheel, exploring the creative aspects of the medium.
If you are intent on working towards success on the wheel, this
intense and rewarding class is for you!
Introduction to Pottery*
Mon/Weds, 6/29/15 - 7/29/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 10 sessions
In-State: $350.60 | Out-of-state: $1010.60 | Studio/Materials Fee: $95
Instructor: Cara Nisbeth
Level: Beginner
This is an introductory studio class in stoneware ceramics
through lectures and demonstrations. Students will explore
the aesthetic, sculptural, and functional possibilities of clay by
learning wheel throwing, handbuilding, and other techniques.
Special registration policies apply. Last day to register, 6/25.
Beginning Wheel
Tuesdays, 6/16/15 - 7/21/15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 6 sessions
Tuesdays, 7/28/15 - 9/1/15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30
Instructor: Sarah Pratt
Level: Beginner
Mondays, 8/10/15 - 9/21/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30
Instructor: Cara Nisbeth
Level: Beginner
Learn how to “throw” on the potter’s wheel in this class for those
true beginners who have always wanted to try their hand at it.
Independent Study in Clay
Thursdays, 6/18/15 - 8/6/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 8 sessions
Thursdays, 8/13/15 - 10/1/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 8 sessions
Member: $216 | Non-Member: $240| Studio/Materials Fee: $40
Instructor: John Visser
Level: Advanced
Experienced clay students work independently with our Potter-inResidence, John Visser, while pursuing their own ceramic project
objectives.
Community Inclusion Project: Ceramics Exploration
Fridays, 6/26/15 - 8/14/15 | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | 8 sessions
Member: $86 | Non-Member: $96 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35*
Instructor: Bianca Dupuis
Level: Beginner
Come join us in the clay studio for this hands on class in all things
clay! Great for the beginner who wants to get to know what it’s
like to work in this expressive medium.
*Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County
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Create a Stained Glass Panel
Saturday, 7/25/15 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 8/29/15 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $90 | Non-Member: $100 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
Ceramics Studio Boot Camp
Mon-Fri, 6/29/15 - 7/3/15 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | 5 sessions
Mon-Fr, 8/17/15 - 8/21/15 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $270 | Non-Member: $300 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30
Instructor: John Visser
Level: Beginner
In this week-long boot camp you’ll have time to focus in on the
exciting possibilities of ceramic art, including throwing on the
wheel and hand building.
Advanced Study in Wheel Throwing
Wednesdays, 7/8/15 - 8/26/15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 8 sessions
Member: $216 | Non-Member: $240| Studio/Materials Fee: $40
Instructor: John Visser
Level: Advanced
This advanced level class will improve students technical mastery
on the wheel. Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least
two pottery classes at The Arts Center or have significant outside
experience.
Modern Ceramic Transfer of the Rensselaer County Landscape
Weds/Thurs, 8/6/15 - 8/12/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $86 | Non-Member: $96 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Benj Gleeksman & John Visser
Level: Beginner
Reflecting upon the centuries-old tradition of plate transfer, you
will learn how to use modern methods to transfer any image onto
wet clay, then fire each to create a lasting impression.
STAINED GLASS
No matter what your level of experience may be, you can create
a beautiful stained glass panel in just one day! Ages 12 and up
welcome.
Stained Glass Box Workshop
Saturday, 8/1/15| 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $65 | Non-Member: $72 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
Create a beautiful stained glass box in an afternoon! Ages 12 and
up welcome.
Stained Glass Boot Camp
Monday-Friday, 8/10/15 - 8/14/15 | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Member: $270 | Non-member: $300 | Studio/Materials Fee: $45
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
Learn the basics of this art form during this week long boot camp
for adults, including stained glass design and construction, glass
cutting, copper foiling, soldering, and cleaning. The beginner will
learn the basics, while experienced students will have the time and
attention to hone their skills.
Stained Glass Jewelry Workshop
Sunday, 8/30/15| 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $58 | Non-Member: $64 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
Beginners and experienced students are welcomed to bring two
fabulous art forms together to make pendants, earrings, and
more. Ages 12 and up welcome.
Stained Glass I*
Tues/Thurs, 6/30/15 - 7/30/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 10 sessions
In-State: $350.60 | Out-of-state: $1010.60 | Studio/Materials Fee: $95
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
This course is an introduction to basic stained glass techniques and
will explore Tiffany Foil aspects of two-dimensional stained glass
construction, including preliminary work, glass cutting, soldering,
and cleaning. Special registration policies apply. Last day to register,
6/25.
Kid’s Stained Glass Workshop
Saturday, 6/13/15 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 1 session
Member: $58 | Non-Member: $64 | Studio/Materials Fee: $25
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
Kids, ages 10 and up, come join us at the Arts Center and you’ll
learn how to create a beautiful work of stained glass in an afternoon!
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THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS WRITING
Community Inclusion Project: Collaborative Theatre Production
Mondays, 7/6/15 - 8/24/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 8 sessions
Member: $86 | Non-Member: $96 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15*
Instructor: Tammy Ellis-Robinson
Level: Beginner
In this active and exciting class you’ll work collaboratively to
create an impactful piece of theater that has meaning for all.
Through exercises and improvisations in word, movement and
sound, you’ll find a story, shape it into a production, and then
perform it on August 28th on Troy Night Out in our Black Box
theatre. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome!
*Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County.
Fireflies: A Writing Workshop
Saturday, 6/13/15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 7/11/15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 8/1/15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $54 | Non-Member: $60
Instructor: Coleen M. Paratore
Level: Beginner
Through writing prompts and insightful questions, participants
will travel to the firefly fields inside their own minds and hearts
where the sparks that ignite our most powerful writing are waiting
for us to claim them. Bring a notebook and a pen.
register today!
How to register
To register for a class, call (518) 273-0552 x231, or register online by visiting www.artscenteronline.org and selecting your class.
You may choose to sign up for multiple classes and purchase a
membership at the same time. Please register at least two weeks
in advance of the start date of your class to reserve your space.
CLaSS rEFUND POLICY
WOODWORKING
Woodworking 101
Mondays, 7/13/15 - 8/10/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $60
Instructor: Curtis Hebert
Level: Beginner
Who’s the Seuss? Learn about writing for children and young
adults from a seasoned professional best known for her ½ million
selling debut novel, The Wedding Planner’s Daughter. Bring a
notebook and a pen.
In this class for beginners, aspiring woodworkers will be
familiarized with the shop environment, learn the safe and proper
use of many common woodworking tools, as well as several
woodworking techniques.
Generative Writing Workshop - All Genres
Mon-Thurs, 7/20/15 - 7/23/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $140 | Non-Member: $156
Instructor: Victorio Reyes
Level: Beginner
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Woodworking 102
Tuesdays, 8/4/15 - 9/1/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $60
Instructor: Robert Kehn
Level: Intermediate
Whether you write poetry, fiction, memoir, or screenplays, this
generative writing workshop with local poet Victorio Reyes, will
serve as a journey for you to explore place, self-reflection, life, and
death.
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Beginnings and Endings
Mon/Thur, 7/27/15 - 8/13/15 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $141 | Non-Member: $156
Instructor: Olivia Dunn
Level: Intermediate
We all know that beginnings and endings are tough to write. As if
getting started wasn’t difficult enough—then you have to finish!
In this course, we will discuss and practice techniques for finding
compelling conclusions, and the introductions that trigger them.
Observation and Documentation
Monday - Thursday, 8/3/15 - 8/6/15 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $141 | Non-Member: $156
Instructor: Olivia Dunn
Level: Intermediate
“You see, but you do not observe.” -Arthur Conan Doyle
In this class, we will work with the two primary skills of the writer:
observing and documenting. Rather than digging around in our
own memory—or even our imagination—we will look outward for
inspiration.
Writer’s Boot Camp with Coleen Paratore
Monday - Thursday, 8/17/15 - 8/20/15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 4
sessions
Member: $146 | Non-Member: $160
Instructor: Coleen M. Paratore
Level: Beginner
You’ve been talking about writing that “something” for a long time
now. Come write away and be inspired. Let’s get started!
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Who’s the Seuss?
Saturday, 6/27/15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $67 | Non-Member: $75
Instructor: Coleen M. Paratore
Level: Beginner
In this extension of Woodworking 101, students will use the
knowledge acquired to build a Shaker clock.
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There will be a $25 charge for each returned check.
The Arts Center cannot pro-rate single or multiple sessions
of a course.
We are not responsible for classes missed due to illness or
student's other commitments.
If a class is canceled by The Arts Center, payment may be
applied toward another class or refunded to the student.
If you withdraw 5 business days prior to the start of a class,
your tuition and materials fee can be retained in a residual
account to be applied to a future class, or refunded, less a
10% service charge on tuition.
Funds will be held in a residual account for 12 months from
the start date of the class. Unused residual monies will be
forfeited after one year.
If you withdraw less than 5 business days prior to the class
start date, or after the class has started, no tuition or materials fee will be refunded.
Memberships and AM/PM care fees are not refundable.
Refund checks may take up to 4-6 weeks to process. Credit
card payments will be credited to the cardholder's account.
Craft for Credit classes are governed by Hudson Valley
Community College's refund policies. Please refer to their
website, www.hvcc.edu or call 518-629-4582 for information.
Please note that HVCC requires that withdrawal requests be
submitted directly to the Campus Registrar's office in writing.
Craft for college credit
The Arts Center offers certain classes in partnership with Hudson
Valley Community College. These classes include Pottery I and
II, Advanced Pottery, Ceramic Sculpture, Beginning Printmaking,
Introduction to Furniture Making, Furniture II, Jewelry I, II, and III,
and Stained Glass I and II. Craft for Credit classes are marked by
an asterisk throughout the catalog. These classes are open to the
public, HVCC students, and students from outside colleges seeking credit. The cost is $350.60 for NYS residents, and $1,010.60
for out-of-state residents. To register for these classes, even if you
are not seeking credit, you must call the registrar at (518) 2730552 x 231, and submit a residency form.
To download a Rensselaer County Residency Form to enroll in any
Craft for Credit class, visit www.artscenteronline.org and click
contact. Procedures for obtaining a Certificate of Residency may
vary by county. Please call your county treasurer’s office or city/
town clerk to confirm procedures in your own community.
create more, save more
If you buy four or more classes on the same order, and pay in full,
you are eligible for a 10% discount. This applies to member and
non-member rates. This discount cannot be combined with any
other discount to materials fees, HVCC courses, Family Saturdays, or applied retroactively. This discount cannot be applied
to online purchases, and must be made by calling the Registrar
at 518-273-0552 x231, or registering in person. If you withdraw
from one or more classes early, your entire discount will be
forfeited.
COMMUNITY INCLUSION PrOJECT
Classes within the Community Inclusion Project at The Arts
Center are intended to foster community between individuals of
varying abilities and backgrounds. Each student with their own
unique gifts and talents meet in an inclusive setting to explore
and learn together on a universal path to creative self-expression
and discovery. Passionate, qualified instructors teach in a way
that enables students to achieve their personal best. These
classes are open to the public and all students who are looking
for a unique learning experience. Public class fees are subsidized
by the Arc of Rensselaer County and the Northeast Association of
the Blind, Albany.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships are available for all age groups. To request a scholarship, please complete the application form, which can be found
on our website, www.artscenteronline.org, or picked up at the
front desk and sent in. To make a contribution to the scholarship
fund, contact Director of Development and Marketing, Stephanie
Bradshaw at (518)273-0552 x 226 or [email protected].
MEMBERSHIP
Basic Membership:
$30 Student | $30 Senior | $50 Individual | $90 Family
Inner Circle:
$150 Contributor | $250 Benefactor | $500 Patron | $1,250
Enthusiast | $2,500 Advocate | $5,000 Champion | $10,000
Sponsor
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Basic Membership Benefits
Discounted member rates on classes and camps
Entry into the annual Fence Show
Receive members’-only invitations, calls for entry, and e-news
Receive discounts at local businesses
Support the arts and creativity in the Capital Region!
To become a member, visit our website or call (518) 273-0552.
You can add a membership to your order when purchasing
classes online.
stay in touch!
If you have a question about your upcoming class, comments,
suggestions or would like to tell us about your recent experience
at The Arts Center, please feel free to call us at (518) 273-0552
or send an email to [email protected]. We are always
looking to improve the experience for our students and would love
to hear from you!
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2015 Arts Grants Recipients
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EXPLORE. CREATE. GROW.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM @ THE ARTS CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGION
The Arts Center of the Capital Region is pleased to announce the recipients of the
2015 Community Arts, Arts in Education, and Individual Artist Commission DEC
Grants. Each year The Arts Center delivers grants to local individual artists and
arts organizations to create high quality arts and culture programs that engage the
communities within Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties.
The Capital District is a vibrant community where the value of the arts is evident. This year over 100 grant applications were received,
nearly three times the number submitted in 2014. This testifies to the creativity of Capital Region community members and the desire
to express the arts in all its forms and share it with others.
This year’s awards total nearly $75,000 and were granted to 25 artists and organizations. The Arts Center is proud to be able to provide
this valuable resource through a partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) re-grant program. The winners
will utilize funding to grow professionally and to enhance the cultural climate in communities and neighborhoods in our region.
COMMUNITY ARTS
ARTS IN EDUCATION
Albany Area Senior Orchestra
Catholic Charities Tri County Services
Confetti Stage
Grafton Community Library
Hindu Temple Society of Capital District
Independent Living Center
of the Hudson Valley, Inc.
Nassau Free Library
Oakwood Community Center
The Social Justice Center of Albany
Troy Area United Ministries
Theater Voices
Troy Bike Rescue
Troy Children’s Chorus at First United
Presbyterian Church
Troy Public Library
YWCA of the Greater Capital Region
Zorkie Nelson
Veena and Devesh Chandra
Nicholas Matulis
Cohoes Performing Arts Booster Club
Heatley Parent Teacher Organization @ Green Island Free School
The main focus of the AIR Program is to support local creatives within the Capital Region and allow artists of all
mediums to explore, create, and grow within their practice. We want our artists to go beyond their usual surroundings
and immerse themselves into The Arts Center of The Capital Region and the local community. Accepting applications
for next year’s residency beginning late summer. See website for details.
Morgan Kelly with
Day/Night/Day set.
2015 AIR PROGRAM ARTISTS
MORGAN KELLY (LEFT)
Winter Residency: January 1st -March 31st 2015
Morgan Kelly is a puppeteer and teaching artist based in Schoharie County. Her background is in Educational
Theatre and Puppetry. She has toured nationally and internationally performing original puppet theatre work. Her
educational background is a BA in Theatre from Marlboro College and an MA in Educational Theatre from NYU.
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about what you have been working on during your residency at the Arts Center?
I have been creating a puppet show called Day/Night/Day. It is a short puppet piece for young audiences. I wrote
the script about 5 years ago, this residency has been my opportunity to build the show and make it a reality.
Building the set.
INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS
Darian Henry
Jeannie Thomma
Joanne Van Genderen
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Q: How do you feel this residency has helped you grow as an artist?
This residency has given me the opportunity to build a puppet show that is reflective of many of my interests as a
person and an artist: childhood, play, color, wood, shadow and imagination, among other things! It has given the
challenge to work on my own timeline, being self-directed in my work. I have had many opportunities to design and
build puppet work for other people, but this was a unique experience in that it was my own concept being brought to
fruition.
Q: Do you have a favorite experience from the time you’ve spent in residency at the Arts Center?
Working in the woodworking studio was really fun for me, also working in the Multi-purpose room, having access to a
variety of materials there was really a gift as a puppeteer! Watching the show grow each week was really fun.
MICHAEL CAMPION LECZINSKY
Applications for
2016 DEC grant funding
will be available in early Fall.
See website for details!
Spring/Summer Residency: May 18 – August 10, 2015
Michael Campion Leczinsky is a composer, artist and educator from Albany,
NY. His interests include electronic music production and composition,
improvisation, digital media & interdisciplinary collaborations.
Michael holds multiple degrees and certificates from The State University of
New York College at Brockport, Schenectady County Community College, The
Berklee College of Music and The State University of New York, University at
Albany. Further studies include Circlesongs improvisation and singing
workshops with Bobby McFerrin. Michael is also the owner of Northeast Multimedia, a creative services company
providing consulting services for business, educational and non-profit organizations in the region.
Reception for 2015
Arts Grants Recipients
Detail: Day/Night/Day
Collaborating with both The Arts Center and the Center of Gravity, Michael will be focusing on the creation of a
musical robotics project. Using equal parts music, electronics, design, and fabrication, Michael will be fusing the
worlds of art and technology.
MONICA BILL HUGHES
Fall Residency: September 1st -November 30th 2015
Monica Bill Hughes is a visual artist who lives and works in Albany, NY. She received a BFA from The College of St.
Rose in Albany, NY, and her MFA at The State University of New York at Albany. Ms. Bill Hughes’ most recent body
of work consists of acrylic paintings and drawings that are inhabited by hybrid female figures. Her work explores
contradictory impulses, domesticity, and subconscious desire.
Through important conversations about a broad range of topics connected to the idea of hybridity, Monica will be
creating a new body of paintings and three-dimensional works that will investigate the connection of the hybrid
with environmental concerns, gender stereotypes, and beyond.
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region • SUMMER 2015
the president
Dear Friends,
board OF
trustees
In particular, we have great teachers and wonderful facilities. Nothing is more important
than the relationship between teacher and student, and Arts Center teachers are working
artists who know how to expertly teach their medium, encourage and develop student
growth, and create the conditions for maximum creativity. Many have been teaching at
the Arts Center for years, and we are always adding new and impressive teachers to our
team. You can read about them yourself on our web site at
http://www.artscenteronline.org/about-us/our-faculty/
And our facilities are top notch and professional grade. You simply cannot find studios
as good as ours in a non-college or university setting. We take our teaching and creative
work seriously and know that excellent tools of the trade are critical to creative growth.
When I show people our pottery studios, for example, they marvel at the sheer size and
the depth of available resources. It’s truly impressive.
So take some time this summer and immerse yourself in our creative offerings. We
promise you will learn a lot and have fun doing so.
ELLIE KITTLE INGALSBE,
Immediate Past Chair
LISA SMITH, Treasurer
JAMES KNOX, Secretary
ROBERT ALTMAN
STEVE DERRICK
VANESSA ETHERINGTON
MICHAEL GISO
KEITH M. GOLDSTEIN
KEVIN O’BRYAN
DEBORAH ONSLOW
MEL QUINLAN
JANET RIKER
CYNTHIA SCHEUER
CREATIVE THINKING PROGRAM
Classes in creative thinking will introduce you
to this process, which can be applied to almost
any facet of human life, from parenting to
business innovations. Creative thinking can be
taught, and you will learn the techniques and
skills needed to be more creative and innovative
in your life and work.
WHY CREATIVE THINKING?
“Why is creativity even important? It is important
because the world is changing at a far greater
pace than it has ever before, and people need
constantly to cope with novel kinds of tasks
and situations. . . The problems we confront,
whether in our families, communities, or
nations, are novel and difficult, and we need
to think creatively or divergently to solve
these problems.” —Robert Sternberg, Cornell
University
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2015 EXHIBITIONS
SUSAN RADZYMINSKI, Chair
DENNIS ZELLER
Chris Marblo
President
Creative thinking is “the process of having
original ideas that have value.”
—Sir Ken Robinson
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SHELLY STONE, Vice Chair
We are very happy to present our summer course offerings. We’ve got something for
everyone, from camps for kids to classes for adults, in many disciplines and at all skill
levels. Summer is the perfect time to get creative, and the Arts Center is the perfect
place to foster your creativity.
WHAT IS CREATIVE THINKING?
register today!
Simply put, creativity is now a core skill, one
that is necessary for life in the 21st century.
Learn how to become a creative problem solver
and imaginative thinker - and put these skills to
work in practical and helpful ways.
WHO ARE THE TEACHERS?
Classes in creative thinking are taught by
Arts Center staff who have backgrounds in
education, the arts, and business. All teachers
have received training in creative thinking
from graduates of the International Center
for Studies in Creativity (ICSC) at Buffalo
State College, a program that has 40 years of
practice and research behind it.
ARE THESE CLASSES FOR ME?
You do not need to have any specialized training
or background in the arts or creative thinking
to benefit from our classes. However, those who
do have a creative background will extend their
skills and learn some new ways to be even more
creative.
“Creative thinking is not a
talent, it is a skill that can
be learned. It empowers
people by adding strength
to their natural abilities.”
—EDWARD DE BONO
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
To register for a creative thinking class, contact
our registrar at (518)273-0552 X231 or alana@
artscenteronline.org or visit our website. To
Register for group classes, contact Chris
Marblo, Arts Center President at (518)273-0552
X228 or [email protected].
FENCE SHOW 2015 | 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The Fence Show is an annual opportunity for all Arts
Center members to display their work in our galleries. In
2014, we accepted and displayed 335 pieces, including
paintings, drawing, photography, fiber arts, stained glass
and sculpture. There is also a separate category for
young artists in grades K-12. Julie Lohnes, Curator of Art
Collections and Exhibitions at Union College, will serve as
this year’s juror. Lohnes will curate a smaller show from the
Fence Show called the Fence Select, which will be on display
for several weeks after the salon style show is dismantled.
FENCE SALON
May 22 – June 27, 2015 | First Floor Galleries
Reception: Friday, May 29, 5-9 PM | Awards at 7 PM
FENCE SELECT | STUDENT FENCE SELECT
July 18 – August 29, 2015 | Main Gallery | Foyer Gallery
Reception: Friday, July 31, 5-9 PM
MYSTERIES INCORPORATED
July 18 – August 29, 2015 | Wallace Gallery
Reception: Friday, July 31, 5-9 PM
Marilee Sousie precisely jumbles coloring books, animation
stills, and movies together to create playful fictional worlds.
The fusion of vivid hues and seductive lines combined with
the topsy-turviness of the composition allows the artist to
explore personal relationships and the emotional responses
to these experiences. Sousie was the Best in Show recipient
from the 2014 Fence Show.
QUESTAR III NEW VISIONS H.S. SENIOR ART SHOW
May 27 – May 31, 2015 | Faculty Student Gallery
Reception: Wednesday, May 27, 6-8 PM
COMMUNITY INCLUSION PROJECT
June 6 – June 28, 2015 | Faculty Student Gallery
Reception: Friday, June 26, 5-9 PM
Marilee Sousie
PROGRAMMING THEME:
LANDSCAPES
We live surrounded by a diverse and glorious cacophony
of sensory imaginings; a symphony so dense and
seamless it blends into our existence and becomes
mundane. The white noise of everyday living. So this
beautiful Summer-to-be of 2015, we ask you to look out,
listen in, touch gently, smell deeply – become alive with
the world surrounding you and discover where you live
and work, the landscape surrounding you. Then take
a class, express your imaginings, and create your own
unique landscape.
GALLERY HOURS:
Mon-Thurs: 11 AM – 7 PM | Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM | Sunday: Noon – 4 PM
The Arts Center’s exhibitions are free and open to the public.
All receptions are held in conjunction with Troy Night Out,
the last Friday of every month.
EXHIBITIONS ARE SUPPORTED BY:
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O Ur MISS ION
THE ARTS CENTER
OF THE CAPITAL REGION
265 River Street | Troy, NY 12180
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CHOOSE YOUR CLASS LEVEL
O Ur PHILOSO PHY
Trying to decide what class is right for you? We’ve got a new system that will
help you take the guess work out of it. Choose from the category that best
describes you, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, then - get creative!
Creativity transcends traditional ways of doing things and is the
key to innovation. It is not tied to a specific subject matter or
medium, and influences all aspects of human thought and activity.
It is an essential part of the human experience that can and should
be encouraged, nurtured, and allowed to flourish in a supportive
and respectful environment. Through an exploration of their own
creativity, and then by sharing that experience, people can not only
achieve their highest potential but have the ability to transform
and enrich the community and the larger world beyond. Creative
thinking is the key to sustainable human experience.
Sunny da Silva
Director of Education
(518) 273-0552 x222
[email protected]
Joseph Mastroianni
Assistant Director of Education
(518) 273-0552 x233
[email protected]
INTERMEDIATE: Our intermediate classes are perfect for the next level of
your desired medium. You don't have to be an expert, but a certain degree
of comfort with the tools and vernacular are a must. Some prerequisites
apply.
table of contents
In an effort to streamline our class catalog, we have
shortened our class descriptions into one concise sentence.
Full class descriptions and additional details can be found
on our website, www.artscenteronline.org.
CREATIVE THINKING ........................................................ 6
CULINARY ARTS .............................................................. 6
DANCE + FITNESS............................................................ 6
DIGITAL ART + DESIGN.................................................. 7
DRAWING........................................................................ 7
FIBER ARTS.................................................................... 8
FILM + VIDEO ............................................................... 8
NEW PARTNERSHIPS
Alana Akacki
Registrar
+ Assistant to the President
(518) 273-0552 x231
[email protected]
Stacey Bridge
Director of Finance + Operations
(518) 273-0552 x224
[email protected]
BEGINNER: Whether you’re brand new to the medium, or dabbled in it
in high school, these classes will educate the true beginner and
allow those with past experiences to brush up on the basics in a welcoming,
creative atmosphere. There are all-levels classes in this category
where instructors are able to accommodate each student’s individual
level of knowledge.
ADVANCED: Created with the artist serious about deepening skill level and
honing their craft in mind, our advanced level courses are meant to service
the proficient student. The advanced classes have specific prerequisites
and expect that the student has a vested interest in learning at a high level.
Chris Marblo
President
[email protected]
Stephanie Bradshaw
Director of Development
+ Marketing
(518) 273-0552 x226
[email protected]
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The Arts Center of the Capital Region engages people in the creative
experience. We are the region’s preeminent proponent of the arts
and creative education, expression, and appreciation, serving people of all ages, abilities, and economic and cultural backgrounds.
CONTaCT U S
Sara Boylen
Director of Exhibits
+ Program Associate
(518) 273-0552 x221
[email protected]
register today!
D I R E C T I O N S + PA R K I N G
The Arts Center is located in the heart of downtown Troy, where River Street, Broadway,
and Second Street converge to form Monument Square. From 787, take Exit 8 and
follow signs to downtown Troy over the Green Island Bridge. At the end of the bridge,
turn right, and turn right again at the next light (River Street). The Arts Center is approximately one block down on the right.
During the daytime, there is free on-street parking available. This parking is limited, and
we recommend that you allow additional time to find a space. There are also paid spots
available in the State Street Garage a short walk away. During evening hours, street
parking is plentiful and free of charge, and public parking facilities remain open.
BUILDING HOURS
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JEWELRY.......................................................................... 9
PAINTING......................................................................... 9
GAME DESIGN PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH TECH VALLEY GAME SPACE
PHOTOGRAPHY............................................................. 10
The Arts Center of the Capital Region and Tech Valley Game Space
are pleased to announce a new partnership. This collaboration is
a vital step toward fostering a stronger and more diverse game
development community within the Capital Region.
STAINED GLASS............................................................. 11
This new partnership will allow TVGS to
provide a variety of game development
related activities at The Arts Center,
including classes aimed at first time
developers and interactive showcases of
work by local creators. TVGS and The Arts Center will also be working
together to organize and host a series of events and workshops
focused on promoting diversity within the local game development
community, including free community “game jams” and showcases
to support our community of tech artists and to expose the craft to
a wider audience. The public are welcome to attend the showcase
featuring these games during each Troy Night Out in the Digital Arts
Studio at The Arts Center.
POTTERY....................................................................... 10
THEATRE + PERFORMING ARTS .................................. 12
WOODWORKING............................................................ 12
WRITING......................................................................... 12
CLASS REFUND POLICY + INFO................................... 13
ARTS GRANTS RECIPIENTS........................................... 14
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM ................................ 15
PROGRAMS WITH THE
RENSSELAER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY:
“With paint, ink and photography, artists have portrayed
views of Rensselaer County’s landscape for over two
hundred years.” A new exhibit at The Rensselaer County
Historical Society titled Scenic Overlook: Perspectives
on Rensselaer County’s Changing Landscape will “look
beyond the undoubted aesthetic quality of these works
to highlight these depictions as documents of the
ever-changing landscape and our evolving perspectives
on Rensselaer County.” This summer The Arts Center will offer
programming to complement and directly reflect this unique exhibit.
This programming will be offered across mediums, and will result in
a current body of student work exhibited at the RCHS alongside the
standing exhibition in the fall, with the opening on September 25th
during Troy Night Out.
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CREATIVE THINKING
preparation of a main course and a dessert or side dish.
*Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County
Community Inclusion Project.
Creative Thinking To Clear That Hurdle
Tuesday, 6/23/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session
Tuesday, 8/11/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $46 | Non-Member: $51
Instructor: Rebecca Angel Maxwell
Level: Beginner
Sweet Cooking with The Placid Baker
Join The Placid Baker’s Tom MacGregor in these introductory
classes on making French macarons, butter cream, ganache, and
the perfect fruit tarts. www.theplacidbaker.com
Writers, musicians, visual artists-no matter your medium, there
are moments of frustration! It’s time to figure out how to get past
your block, and creatively move forward to complete your project.
Introduction to Creative Thinking for the Business Professional
Saturday, 8/22/15 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $58 | Non-Member: $64 | Studio/Materials Fee: $5
Instructor: Stacey Bridge
Level: Beginner
This introductory course will help you develop and use these skills
so that you are more innovative and creative and can solve the
sometimes perplexing problems we all face in our jobs.
Creative Thinking for Educators
Tuesday & Thursday, 8/25/15 - 8/27/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 2
sessions
Member: $72 | Non-Member: $80
Instructor: Rebecca Angel Maxwell
Level: Beginner
Discover educational tools that can guide you and your students to
use creativity in every area of learning.
CULINARY ARTS
Community Inclusion Project Classes: An Asian Sampler
Thursdays, 6/4/15 – 6/25/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 4 sessions
*Member: $66 | Non-Member: $72 |Studio/Materials Fee: $20
Instructor: Deborah A. Gutierrez
Level: Beginner
Come into the kitchen and travel to Thailand, Vietnam, Korea - not
to forget China - for this Asian Sampler as you focus on learning
the ingredients, history, and preparation of a main course and
a dessert or side dish each session. All sessions will focus on
different dishes.
Community Inclusion Project Classes: Culinary Exploration
Thursdays, 6/25/15 - 7/16/15 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 4 sessions
Thursdays, 7/23/15 - 8/13/15 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 4 sessions
Thursdays, 8/20/15 - 9/10/15 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 4 sessions
Member: $66 | Non-Member: $72 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20*
Instructor: Deborah A. Gutierrez
Level: Beginner
French Macaron 101
Monday, 6/15/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 1 session
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10
Instructor: Tom MacGregor
Level: Beginner
Butter Cream and Ganache 101
Monday, 7/13/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 1 session
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Tom MacGregor
Level: Beginner
Sweet Tarts 101
Monday, 8/17/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 1 session
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10
Instructor: Tom MacGregor
Level: Beginner
Summer Farm to Table Series
Join chef Jillian Naveh to cook a summer farm-to-table meal
including locally sourced food products. Cook like a
restaurant chef in your own home while celebrating the
flavors of summer and supporting upstate New York’s local farm
economy.
Fresh Pasta in Romesco Sauce & Kale, Chickpea Salad
with Sausage
Wednesday, 6/24/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20
Instructor: Jillian R Naveh
Level: Beginner
Ratatouille Tart, Broccoli Rabe and Herbed Foccacia
Wednesday, 7/29/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20
Instructor: Jillian R Naveh
Level: Beginner
Fried Green Tomatoes w/ Tomato Jam and Corn Pudding
Wednesday, 8/26/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20
Instructor: Jillian R Naveh
Level: Beginner
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Om Yoga
Saturdays, 6/27/15 - 8/8/15 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | 6 sessions
Saturdays, 8/15/15 - 9/26/15 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: S66 | Non-Member: $72 | Drop-in Rate: $12
Instructor: Maria Bowers
Level: Beginner
Om Yoga focuses on precise anatomical alignment while moving
with the breath and mindfulness. The goal is to achieve physical
relaxation, increased strength, and flexibility with mental clarity
and calmness. No class 7/4.
Embodied Art: 5Rhythms with Andi Adamczyk
Wednesdays, 7/29/15 - 9/2/15 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 6 session
Member: $91 | Non-Member: $102 | Drop-in Rate: $15
Instructor: Andi Adamczyk
Level: Beginner
Drop in to a 5Rhythms class and clear out those cobwebs. Get
whatever might be stuck moving again and reconnect to that
intuitive, instinctual artist that is buried deep in your bones.
Whatever your art, come find it on the dance floor!
DIGITAL ART & DESIGN
In our digital arts studio we have upgraded to Adobe Creative Cloud
and added Photoshop Elements in order to provide our students with the
most up to date and relevant software. The Arts Center also has DSLR
cameras available for use during class, but if you have your own, please
bring it with you. Students must be comfortable with basic computer
operations, and Mac experience is helpful, but not required. Please bring
a USB flash drive for saving work. Note that Intermediate and Advanced
classes may require prerequisites, and require you to bring in your own
work and/or other materials. Please see the online descriptions for full details.
First Timers Gaming Workshop for Women
with Tech Valley Game Space
Sat & Sun, 6/13/15 - 6/14/15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $145 | Non-Member: $160*
Instructor: Tech Valley Game Space
Level: Beginner
Are you interested in making your own games, but unsure about
how to get started? Have you ever had a crazy idea for a digital
game or interactive app, but assumed it would be too difficult
and complex to create? If so, then the TVGS First Timers Gaming
Workshop is for you!
*This workshop is subsidized by Tech Valley Game Space.
DIGITAL MUSIC
Sonic Overlook
Wednesdays, 6/24/15 - 7/22/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $108 | Non-Member: $112 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10
Instructor: Julia Alsarraf
Level: Beginner
Through composition workshops and sound-collecting walks
throughout the area, the instructor will help you create your own
musical composition inspired by Rensselaer County’s changing
landscape.
DRAWING
Studies in Portraiture
Thursdays, 6/4/15 - 7/9/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $140 | Non-Member: $156 | Studio/Materials Fee: $50
Instructor: Dustin Garafolo
Level: Beginner
This class for the beginning and continuing student will further
explore the fundamental theories of human portrait drawing and
students will learn to draw starting from large shapes and moving
to finer details, working more with a live model.
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Saturday, 6/27/15 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 7/18/15 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 8/22/15 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 1 session
Member: $22 | Non-Member: $25
Instructor: Armando Soto
Level: Intermediate
One-liner: Immerse yourself in an intensive afternoon long figure
drawing experience offered in the “open-studio” tradition. Draw
from live nude models posing for quick, action-oriented gesture
drawings as well as longer poses ranging from 20 minutes to
one hour. Bring your own paper and pencils or other dry media.
Drawing boards and easels will be provided. Preregistration is
mandatory.
Community Inclusion Project: Portraits and Selfies
Tuesdays, 6/30/15 - 8/11/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 7 sessions
Member: $76 | Non-Member: $84 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20*
Instructor: David Dowd
Level: Beginner
Come and explore the various methods of self portraiture. In
this seven week class, you will use photographs, mirrors, and
other ways to look at yourself and express what you see through
drawing, painting, and mixed media. No experience necessary!
*Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County.
DANCE & FITNESS
Wired Into Art: Introduction to Tech Art
Tuesdays, 8/4/15 - 8/25/15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $108 | Non-Member: $112 | Studio/Materials Fee: $25
Instructor: Julia Alsarraf
Level: Beginner
Come on a culinary exploration of taste and techniques. Each
week you’ll learn to prepare two dishes and have great recipes and
skills to use at home. This is a perfect class for beginning cooks
who wants to add to their menu.
Yoga for Kids
Saturdays, 6/6/15 - 7/18/15 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 6 sessions
Saturdays, 7/25/15 - 8/29/15 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 6 sessions
Member: $60 | Non-Member: $66 | Drop-in Rate: $11
Instructor: Maria Bowers
Level: Beginner
Learn about the intersection of art and technology in this fun
and informative class! You’ll learn some basic and approachable
tools to integrate technology into your art practice, and take your
creative inspiration to places you never knew you could go...like a
painting that sings? It’s easier than you think.
Drawing for the Terrified
Wednesdays, 7/15/15 - 8/12/15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $117 | Non-Member: $130 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: David Dowd
Level: Beginner
Community Inclusion Project Classes: Farm Fresh Recipes
Thursdays, 7/2/15 - 7/23/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 4 sessions
Thursdays, 7/30/15 - 8/20/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $66 | Non-Member: $72 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20*
Instructor: Deborah A. Gutierrez
Level: Beginner
Yoga for Kids introduces children, ages 6 to 12, to the joy of
movement while increasing strength, flexibility, and relaxation with
poses creatively modified to build coordination, confidence, and
imagination. No class 7/4.
“Bird’s Eye View” Workshop
Thursday, 8/20/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $49 | Non-Member: $54| Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Benj Gleeksman
Level: Beginner
This is a class for anyone who has ever said, “I can’t draw” (but
wished it were otherwise)!
Come into the kitchen and you’ll learn what to do with the bounty
of fresh foods we produce in this region each summer. Each
session you’ll focus on learning about the fresh ingredients and
In this workshop you will choose one of the Bird’s Eye View images
from the RCHS show, Scenic Overlook, and re-imagine it though a
modern lens using satellite imagery and photoshop.
Drawing Boot Camp
Mon-Fri, 7/20/15 - 7/24/15 | 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $198 | Non-Member:$220 | Studio/Materials Fee: $25
Instructor: Monica Bill Hughes
Level: Intermediate
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peace flag, covering it with images that remind you to be in the
moment and share joy!
Felted Wool Beads to Necklaces
Saturday, 6/27/15 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 session
Member: Free | Non-Member: Free
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Level: Beginner
Learn the ancient art of hand-felted wool and create a beautiful
collection of wool beads that you’ll string into a necklace.
In this intensive study for the slightly less terrified you will be able
to take your drawing skills to the next level.
Creating A Scene: Drawing/Painting Familiar Places in Troy
Sat & Sun, 8/15/15 - 8/16/15 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $ 117 | Non-Member: $130
Instructor: Tony Conner
Level: Intermediate
In this workshop, we’ll visit familiar (historic or both) spots in
and around Troy, gathering inspiration from Rensselaer County
Historical Society’s recent exhibition Scenic Overlook: Perspectives
on Rensselaer County’s Changing Landscape, then using pencil,
brush and paper, we’ll make a personal record of these well-known
places.
Drawing Studio Concepts
Tues/Thurs, 8/18/15 - 8/27/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $140 | Non-Member: $156 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35
Instructor: Armando Soto
Level: Beginner
This is a next-level class for the “slightly less terrified” beginner.
Students will be guided through some of the basics, and
then explore further topics including: studies in line, value,
composition, trying different mediums, portraits, and more. Great
for beginning students wishing to continue their study of drawing.
FIBER ARTS
Basic Sewing & Pattern Drafting
Thursdays, 7/23/15 - 8/20/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10
Instructor: Megan Ingalls Stasi
Level: Beginner
Whether you want to brush up on sewing or have never touched
a sewing machine before, students will learn though a series of
simple but satisfying projects that build basic sewing and drafting
skills.
Free Fiber Art Classes with Jeannie Thomma
Say YES to Creativity! Open to all ages, children must be
accompanied by an adult. Limited seating available, preregistration required. This project is made possible in part
through an Individual Artist Commission Grant, a program funded
by The Arts Center of the Capital Region through the New York
State Council on the Arts.
Fiber Peace Flags
Saturday, 6/6/15 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 session
Member: Free | Non-Member: Free
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Level: Beginner
Peace flags are designed to be hung outside, where the wind can
carry their peaceful intentions near and far. Design your own
Fiber Collage Flowers
Saturday, 7/11/15| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 session
Member: Free | Non-Member: Free
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Level: Beginner
Let the beauty of nature inspire you to create wild and wonderful
fiber flowers. Playful collage techniques will allow your creativity
to blossom as you let your imagination guide you! Finished flowers
are the perfect adornments for just about anything.
Fabric Journals
Saturday, 8/8/15 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 session
Member: Free | Non-Member: Free
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Level: Beginner
Journaling is a playful way to capture your ideas, imaginings
and inspirations! In this no-sew class, you’ll create (design
and construct) your own fabric journal, using simple book
binding techniques that will make you say WOW! You’ll have
the opportunity to start filling it’s paper pages with your own
wondrous wisdom.
FILM & VIDEO
Introduction to Digital Video
Tues/Thurs, 6/18/15 - 6/30/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $173 | Non-Member: $192 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10
Instructor: Alexandria Hovet
Level: Beginner
This beginning video class for adults will serve as an immersive
introduction to digital filmmaking. From camera basics to shooting
techniques to editing on a variety of programs, this course will
provide a solid foundation in modern filmmaking.
Intermediate Video: Rensselaer County’s Changing Landscape
Sat/Sun, 7/19/15 - 7/26/15 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 3 sessions
Member: $173 | Non-Member: $192 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10
Instructor: Alexandria Hovet
Level: Intermediate
In this intermediate-advanced filmmaking class for adults, we will
take on theoretical topics, critical discussion, and film and editing
techniques suited for more proficient filmmakers. You must have
sufficient working knowledge of digital video-making and editing
in iMovie, Final Cut X, or Adobe Premiere CC on a Mac computer
suite, or completion of the Introduction to Digital Video course.
Stop Motion Video with Clay in Bas Relief
Wednesdays, 8/12/15 - 8/26/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 3 sessions
Member: $113 | Non-Member: $126 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Cara Nisbeth
Level: Beginner
Bring your art to life through the creation of Stop Motion video.
You will learn how to work with wet potter’s clay to create a tablet,
and upon it carve and build your story!
register today!
JEWELRY
Jewelry II*
Tues/Thurs, 6/30/15 - 7/30/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30PM | 10 sessions
In-State: $350.60 | Out-of-state: $1010.60 | Studio/Materials Fee: $95
Instructor: Maria Fusco
Level: Intermediate
This advanced course in metalworking and jewelry design
will allow students to refine basic skills and explore advanced
techniques. Prerequisite: Jewelry I. Special registration policies
apply. Last day to register, 6/25.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing 101
Mondays, 7/20/15 - 8/24/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $65
Instructor: Maria Fusco
Level: Beginner
This is an introductory course covering the fundamental concepts
and techniques of both the design and creation of metal jewelry.
PAINTING
Dabbling with Watercolors
Thursdays, 6/11/15 - 6/25/15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 3 sessions
Member: $81 | Non-Member: $90 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Monica Bill Hughes
Level: Beginner
Come experiment and learn about the fluid and beautiful medium
of watercolors and its many applications and techniques in this
three week class in color.
Abstract Painting
Mon/Weds, 6/15/15 - 7/1/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35
Instructor: Armando Soto
Level: Beginner
The Ever Changing Rensselaer County Landscape:
Two Day Oil Painting Workshop
Sat/Sun, 8/1/15 - 8/2/15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $108 | Non-Member: $120
Instructor: Deborah M. Bayly
Level: Intermediate
In this intensive two-day oil painting workshop the student’s
landscape subject will be their favorite view in Rensselaer County.
Beginner to advanced levels welcome. Must bring your own
materials. A suggested list will be provided for beginners.
Oil Painting Boot Camp
Mon-Thurs, 8/10/15 - 8/13/15 | 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $140 | Non-Member: $156
Instructor: Deborah Bayly
Level: Intermediate
In this intensive oil painting bootcamp for the intermediate and
experienced painter, students will work on large toned canvases
using housepainting bristle brushes, working quickly to block in
images then refining with smaller brushes and palette knives with
an emphasis on moving from abstract bold beginnings to a more
defined focus. Must bring your own materials.
Oil Painting Bootcamp for Beginners
Sat/Sun, 8/29/15 - 8/30/15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $113 | Non-Member: $126
Instructor: Deborah M. Bayly
Level: Beginner
An intensive two-day session for the beginner or slightly
experienced painter. Students will create monochromatic images
on toned canvases from landscape images provided by the
instructor or from the student’s own 8.5 x 11 inch good quality
photographs. More information on materials will be given upon
registering.
Robert Carsten
Students will be guided through investigating the general language
of abstract painting, while and freely expressing themselves
through line and shape.
Painting Rensselaer County’s Rural Landscape:
Master Class with Robert Moylan
Saturdays, 6/20/15 - 9/12/15 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $150 | Non-Member: $165
Instructor: Robert Moylan
Level: Intermediate
In reflection of the current exhibit at the Rensselaer County
Historical Society, Scenic Overlook, this special master class with
Robert Moylan will allow you to create your own interpretation of a
beautiful rural setting.
Impressionist Summer Landscape in Pastel
with Master Pastelist Robert Carsten
Fri/Sat, 7/24/15 - 7/25/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $180 | Non-Member: $220
Instructor: Robert Carsten PSA-mp, IAPS-mc
Level: Beginner
With compositional and color lessons derived from early American
Impressionist paintings as presented by the instructor, learn to
achieve stunningly rich color, strong hue contrast, and subtle color
temperature variations to improve your pastel painting skills and
visual perception..
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PHOTOGRAPHY
POTTERY
Photography 101: SOLD OUT!
Tuesdays, 5/19/15 - 6/16/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $207 | Non-Member: $230 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Katherine Wright
Level: Beginner
The Potter’s Wheel
Tuesdays, 7/7/15 - 8/25/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 8 sessions
Fridays, 7/10/15 - 9/4/15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 8 sessions
Member: $216 | Non-Member: $240 | Studio/Materials Fee: $40
Instructor: John Visser
Level: Beginner
Using Your DSLR Camera: A Crash Course
Saturday, 6/6/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 7/11/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 8/1/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $100 | Non-Member: $110 | Studio/Materials Fee: $5
Instructor: Katherine Wright
Level: Beginner
In this super condensed crash course students will be introduced
to the basics of using a digital SLR camera. Please bring a flash
drive to save your work.
Photo Boot Camp
Mon-Thurs, 7/6/15 - 7/9/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions
Mon-Thurs, 8/24/15 - 8/27/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $200 | Non-Member: $220 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Katherine Wright
Level: Beginner
Are you ready for a creative vacation? Have a new digital SLR
camera and don’t know how to use it? This course is geared
towards novice photographers who are interested learning how to
use their DSLR camera, and will also incorporate both conceptual
and technical topics in photography.
Adobe CC: A Crash Course
Sunday, 7/12/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $100 | Non-Member: $110 | Studio/Materials Fee: $5
Instructor: Katherine Wright
Level: Beginner
In this crash course students will be introduced to the photo
editing programs, Lightroom and Photoshop, both found in
Adobe’s Creative Cloud.
Photography 102: SOLD OUT!
Mondays, 7/13/15 - 8/17/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $250 | Non-Member: $275 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20
Instructor: Katherine Wright
Level: Intermediate
Now & Then: A Photographic Exploration of Documenting our
Landscape Through Time
Sat/Sun, 8/8/15 - 8/9/15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $180 | Non-Member: $200 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35
Instructor: Katherine Wright
Level: Intermediate
In this two-day workshop you will combine history and art as we
investigate the development of our local landscape, then go on
location to do infield shooting to produce modern captures of
these historical works. In the second part of the workshop, we will
learn about digital editing techniques including how to digitally
“antique” images to appear as they did hundreds of years ago.
register today!
Stained Glass Figurine Workshop
Sunday, 6/14/15 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $58 | Non-Member: $64| Studio/Materials Fee: $25
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn basic
stained glass techniques and create a figurine based on a
template of their choice. Ages 12 and up welcome.
In this class for the serious beginner or ongoing student, you will
learn and develop wheel throwing skills and refine techniques on
the potter’s wheel, exploring the creative aspects of the medium.
If you are intent on working towards success on the wheel, this
intense and rewarding class is for you!
Introduction to Pottery*
Mon/Weds, 6/29/15 - 7/29/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 10 sessions
In-State: $350.60 | Out-of-state: $1010.60 | Studio/Materials Fee: $95
Instructor: Cara Nisbeth
Level: Beginner
This is an introductory studio class in stoneware ceramics
through lectures and demonstrations. Students will explore
the aesthetic, sculptural, and functional possibilities of clay by
learning wheel throwing, handbuilding, and other techniques.
Special registration policies apply. Last day to register, 6/25.
Beginning Wheel
Tuesdays, 6/16/15 - 7/21/15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 6 sessions
Tuesdays, 7/28/15 - 9/1/15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30
Instructor: Sarah Pratt
Level: Beginner
Mondays, 8/10/15 - 9/21/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30
Instructor: Cara Nisbeth
Level: Beginner
Learn how to “throw” on the potter’s wheel in this class for those
true beginners who have always wanted to try their hand at it.
Independent Study in Clay
Thursdays, 6/18/15 - 8/6/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 8 sessions
Thursdays, 8/13/15 - 10/1/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 8 sessions
Member: $216 | Non-Member: $240| Studio/Materials Fee: $40
Instructor: John Visser
Level: Advanced
Experienced clay students work independently with our Potter-inResidence, John Visser, while pursuing their own ceramic project
objectives.
Community Inclusion Project: Ceramics Exploration
Fridays, 6/26/15 - 8/14/15 | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | 8 sessions
Member: $86 | Non-Member: $96 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35*
Instructor: Bianca Dupuis
Level: Beginner
Come join us in the clay studio for this hands on class in all things
clay! Great for the beginner who wants to get to know what it’s
like to work in this expressive medium.
*Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County
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Create a Stained Glass Panel
Saturday, 7/25/15 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 8/29/15 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $90 | Non-Member: $100 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
Ceramics Studio Boot Camp
Mon-Fri, 6/29/15 - 7/3/15 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | 5 sessions
Mon-Fr, 8/17/15 - 8/21/15 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $270 | Non-Member: $300 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30
Instructor: John Visser
Level: Beginner
In this week-long boot camp you’ll have time to focus in on the
exciting possibilities of ceramic art, including throwing on the
wheel and hand building.
Advanced Study in Wheel Throwing
Wednesdays, 7/8/15 - 8/26/15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 8 sessions
Member: $216 | Non-Member: $240| Studio/Materials Fee: $40
Instructor: John Visser
Level: Advanced
This advanced level class will improve students technical mastery
on the wheel. Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least
two pottery classes at The Arts Center or have significant outside
experience.
Modern Ceramic Transfer of the Rensselaer County Landscape
Weds/Thurs, 8/6/15 - 8/12/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 2 sessions
Member: $86 | Non-Member: $96 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15
Instructor: Benj Gleeksman & John Visser
Level: Beginner
Reflecting upon the centuries-old tradition of plate transfer, you
will learn how to use modern methods to transfer any image onto
wet clay, then fire each to create a lasting impression.
STAINED GLASS
No matter what your level of experience may be, you can create
a beautiful stained glass panel in just one day! Ages 12 and up
welcome.
Stained Glass Box Workshop
Saturday, 8/1/15| 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $65 | Non-Member: $72 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
Create a beautiful stained glass box in an afternoon! Ages 12 and
up welcome.
Stained Glass Boot Camp
Monday-Friday, 8/10/15 - 8/14/15 | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Member: $270 | Non-member: $300 | Studio/Materials Fee: $45
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
Learn the basics of this art form during this week long boot camp
for adults, including stained glass design and construction, glass
cutting, copper foiling, soldering, and cleaning. The beginner will
learn the basics, while experienced students will have the time and
attention to hone their skills.
Stained Glass Jewelry Workshop
Sunday, 8/30/15| 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $58 | Non-Member: $64 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
Beginners and experienced students are welcomed to bring two
fabulous art forms together to make pendants, earrings, and
more. Ages 12 and up welcome.
Stained Glass I*
Tues/Thurs, 6/30/15 - 7/30/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 10 sessions
In-State: $350.60 | Out-of-state: $1010.60 | Studio/Materials Fee: $95
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
This course is an introduction to basic stained glass techniques and
will explore Tiffany Foil aspects of two-dimensional stained glass
construction, including preliminary work, glass cutting, soldering,
and cleaning. Special registration policies apply. Last day to register,
6/25.
Kid’s Stained Glass Workshop
Saturday, 6/13/15 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 1 session
Member: $58 | Non-Member: $64 | Studio/Materials Fee: $25
Instructor: Theresa Faul
Level: Beginner
Kids, ages 10 and up, come join us at the Arts Center and you’ll
learn how to create a beautiful work of stained glass in an afternoon!
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THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS WRITING
Community Inclusion Project: Collaborative Theatre Production
Mondays, 7/6/15 - 8/24/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 8 sessions
Member: $86 | Non-Member: $96 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15*
Instructor: Tammy Ellis-Robinson
Level: Beginner
In this active and exciting class you’ll work collaboratively to
create an impactful piece of theater that has meaning for all.
Through exercises and improvisations in word, movement and
sound, you’ll find a story, shape it into a production, and then
perform it on August 28th on Troy Night Out in our Black Box
theatre. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome!
*Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County.
Fireflies: A Writing Workshop
Saturday, 6/13/15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 7/11/15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 session
Saturday, 8/1/15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $54 | Non-Member: $60
Instructor: Coleen M. Paratore
Level: Beginner
Through writing prompts and insightful questions, participants
will travel to the firefly fields inside their own minds and hearts
where the sparks that ignite our most powerful writing are waiting
for us to claim them. Bring a notebook and a pen.
register today!
How to register
To register for a class, call (518) 273-0552 x231, or register online by visiting www.artscenteronline.org and selecting your class.
You may choose to sign up for multiple classes and purchase a
membership at the same time. Please register at least two weeks
in advance of the start date of your class to reserve your space.
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WOODWORKING
Woodworking 101
Mondays, 7/13/15 - 8/10/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $60
Instructor: Curtis Hebert
Level: Beginner
Who’s the Seuss? Learn about writing for children and young
adults from a seasoned professional best known for her ½ million
selling debut novel, The Wedding Planner’s Daughter. Bring a
notebook and a pen.
In this class for beginners, aspiring woodworkers will be
familiarized with the shop environment, learn the safe and proper
use of many common woodworking tools, as well as several
woodworking techniques.
Generative Writing Workshop - All Genres
Mon-Thurs, 7/20/15 - 7/23/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $140 | Non-Member: $156
Instructor: Victorio Reyes
Level: Beginner
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Woodworking 102
Tuesdays, 8/4/15 - 9/1/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 5 sessions
Member: $162 | Non-member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $60
Instructor: Robert Kehn
Level: Intermediate
Whether you write poetry, fiction, memoir, or screenplays, this
generative writing workshop with local poet Victorio Reyes, will
serve as a journey for you to explore place, self-reflection, life, and
death.
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Beginnings and Endings
Mon/Thur, 7/27/15 - 8/13/15 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions
Member: $141 | Non-Member: $156
Instructor: Olivia Dunn
Level: Intermediate
We all know that beginnings and endings are tough to write. As if
getting started wasn’t difficult enough—then you have to finish!
In this course, we will discuss and practice techniques for finding
compelling conclusions, and the introductions that trigger them.
Observation and Documentation
Monday - Thursday, 8/3/15 - 8/6/15 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 4 sessions
Member: $141 | Non-Member: $156
Instructor: Olivia Dunn
Level: Intermediate
“You see, but you do not observe.” -Arthur Conan Doyle
In this class, we will work with the two primary skills of the writer:
observing and documenting. Rather than digging around in our
own memory—or even our imagination—we will look outward for
inspiration.
Writer’s Boot Camp with Coleen Paratore
Monday - Thursday, 8/17/15 - 8/20/15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 4
sessions
Member: $146 | Non-Member: $160
Instructor: Coleen M. Paratore
Level: Beginner
You’ve been talking about writing that “something” for a long time
now. Come write away and be inspired. Let’s get started!
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Who’s the Seuss?
Saturday, 6/27/15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 session
Member: $67 | Non-Member: $75
Instructor: Coleen M. Paratore
Level: Beginner
In this extension of Woodworking 101, students will use the
knowledge acquired to build a Shaker clock.
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There will be a $25 charge for each returned check.
The Arts Center cannot pro-rate single or multiple sessions
of a course.
We are not responsible for classes missed due to illness or
student's other commitments.
If a class is canceled by The Arts Center, payment may be
applied toward another class or refunded to the student.
If you withdraw 5 business days prior to the start of a class,
your tuition and materials fee can be retained in a residual
account to be applied to a future class, or refunded, less a
10% service charge on tuition.
Funds will be held in a residual account for 12 months from
the start date of the class. Unused residual monies will be
forfeited after one year.
If you withdraw less than 5 business days prior to the class
start date, or after the class has started, no tuition or materials fee will be refunded.
Memberships and AM/PM care fees are not refundable.
Refund checks may take up to 4-6 weeks to process. Credit
card payments will be credited to the cardholder's account.
Craft for Credit classes are governed by Hudson Valley
Community College's refund policies. Please refer to their
website, www.hvcc.edu or call 518-629-4582 for information.
Please note that HVCC requires that withdrawal requests be
submitted directly to the Campus Registrar's office in writing.
Craft for college credit
The Arts Center offers certain classes in partnership with Hudson
Valley Community College. These classes include Pottery I and
II, Advanced Pottery, Ceramic Sculpture, Beginning Printmaking,
Introduction to Furniture Making, Furniture II, Jewelry I, II, and III,
and Stained Glass I and II. Craft for Credit classes are marked by
an asterisk throughout the catalog. These classes are open to the
public, HVCC students, and students from outside colleges seeking credit. The cost is $350.60 for NYS residents, and $1,010.60
for out-of-state residents. To register for these classes, even if you
are not seeking credit, you must call the registrar at (518) 2730552 x 231, and submit a residency form.
To download a Rensselaer County Residency Form to enroll in any
Craft for Credit class, visit www.artscenteronline.org and click
contact. Procedures for obtaining a Certificate of Residency may
vary by county. Please call your county treasurer’s office or city/
town clerk to confirm procedures in your own community.
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If you buy four or more classes on the same order, and pay in full,
you are eligible for a 10% discount. This applies to member and
non-member rates. This discount cannot be combined with any
other discount to materials fees, HVCC courses, Family Saturdays, or applied retroactively. This discount cannot be applied
to online purchases, and must be made by calling the Registrar
at 518-273-0552 x231, or registering in person. If you withdraw
from one or more classes early, your entire discount will be
forfeited.
COMMUNITY INCLUSION PrOJECT
Classes within the Community Inclusion Project at The Arts
Center are intended to foster community between individuals of
varying abilities and backgrounds. Each student with their own
unique gifts and talents meet in an inclusive setting to explore
and learn together on a universal path to creative self-expression
and discovery. Passionate, qualified instructors teach in a way
that enables students to achieve their personal best. These
classes are open to the public and all students who are looking
for a unique learning experience. Public class fees are subsidized
by the Arc of Rensselaer County and the Northeast Association of
the Blind, Albany.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships are available for all age groups. To request a scholarship, please complete the application form, which can be found
on our website, www.artscenteronline.org, or picked up at the
front desk and sent in. To make a contribution to the scholarship
fund, contact Director of Development and Marketing, Stephanie
Bradshaw at (518)273-0552 x 226 or [email protected].
MEMBERSHIP
Basic Membership:
$30 Student | $30 Senior | $50 Individual | $90 Family
Inner Circle:
$150 Contributor | $250 Benefactor | $500 Patron | $1,250
Enthusiast | $2,500 Advocate | $5,000 Champion | $10,000
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Basic Membership Benefits
Discounted member rates on classes and camps
Entry into the annual Fence Show
Receive members’-only invitations, calls for entry, and e-news
Receive discounts at local businesses
Support the arts and creativity in the Capital Region!
To become a member, visit our website or call (518) 273-0552.
You can add a membership to your order when purchasing
classes online.
stay in touch!
If you have a question about your upcoming class, comments,
suggestions or would like to tell us about your recent experience
at The Arts Center, please feel free to call us at (518) 273-0552
or send an email to [email protected]. We are always
looking to improve the experience for our students and would love
to hear from you!
Extended class descriptions can be found at artscenteronline.org.
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2015 Arts Grants Recipients
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EXPLORE. CREATE. GROW.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM @ THE ARTS CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGION
The Arts Center of the Capital Region is pleased to announce the recipients of the
2015 Community Arts, Arts in Education, and Individual Artist Commission DEC
Grants. Each year The Arts Center delivers grants to local individual artists and
arts organizations to create high quality arts and culture programs that engage the
communities within Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties.
The Capital District is a vibrant community where the value of the arts is evident. This year over 100 grant applications were received,
nearly three times the number submitted in 2014. This testifies to the creativity of Capital Region community members and the desire
to express the arts in all its forms and share it with others.
This year’s awards total nearly $75,000 and were granted to 25 artists and organizations. The Arts Center is proud to be able to provide
this valuable resource through a partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) re-grant program. The winners
will utilize funding to grow professionally and to enhance the cultural climate in communities and neighborhoods in our region.
COMMUNITY ARTS
ARTS IN EDUCATION
Albany Area Senior Orchestra
Catholic Charities Tri County Services
Confetti Stage
Grafton Community Library
Hindu Temple Society of Capital District
Independent Living Center
of the Hudson Valley, Inc.
Nassau Free Library
Oakwood Community Center
The Social Justice Center of Albany
Troy Area United Ministries
Theater Voices
Troy Bike Rescue
Troy Children’s Chorus at First United
Presbyterian Church
Troy Public Library
YWCA of the Greater Capital Region
Zorkie Nelson
Veena and Devesh Chandra
Nicholas Matulis
Cohoes Performing Arts Booster Club
Heatley Parent Teacher Organization @ Green Island Free School
The main focus of the AIR Program is to support local creatives within the Capital Region and allow artists of all
mediums to explore, create, and grow within their practice. We want our artists to go beyond their usual surroundings
and immerse themselves into The Arts Center of The Capital Region and the local community. Accepting applications
for next year’s residency beginning late summer. See website for details.
Morgan Kelly with
Day/Night/Day set.
2015 AIR PROGRAM ARTISTS
MORGAN KELLY (LEFT)
Winter Residency: January 1st -March 31st 2015
Morgan Kelly is a puppeteer and teaching artist based in Schoharie County. Her background is in Educational
Theatre and Puppetry. She has toured nationally and internationally performing original puppet theatre work. Her
educational background is a BA in Theatre from Marlboro College and an MA in Educational Theatre from NYU.
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about what you have been working on during your residency at the Arts Center?
I have been creating a puppet show called Day/Night/Day. It is a short puppet piece for young audiences. I wrote
the script about 5 years ago, this residency has been my opportunity to build the show and make it a reality.
Building the set.
INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS
Darian Henry
Jeannie Thomma
Joanne Van Genderen
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Q: How do you feel this residency has helped you grow as an artist?
This residency has given me the opportunity to build a puppet show that is reflective of many of my interests as a
person and an artist: childhood, play, color, wood, shadow and imagination, among other things! It has given the
challenge to work on my own timeline, being self-directed in my work. I have had many opportunities to design and
build puppet work for other people, but this was a unique experience in that it was my own concept being brought to
fruition.
Q: Do you have a favorite experience from the time you’ve spent in residency at the Arts Center?
Working in the woodworking studio was really fun for me, also working in the Multi-purpose room, having access to a
variety of materials there was really a gift as a puppeteer! Watching the show grow each week was really fun.
MICHAEL CAMPION LECZINSKY
Applications for
2016 DEC grant funding
will be available in early Fall.
See website for details!
Spring/Summer Residency: May 18 – August 10, 2015
Michael Campion Leczinsky is a composer, artist and educator from Albany,
NY. His interests include electronic music production and composition,
improvisation, digital media & interdisciplinary collaborations.
Michael holds multiple degrees and certificates from The State University of
New York College at Brockport, Schenectady County Community College, The
Berklee College of Music and The State University of New York, University at
Albany. Further studies include Circlesongs improvisation and singing
workshops with Bobby McFerrin. Michael is also the owner of Northeast Multimedia, a creative services company
providing consulting services for business, educational and non-profit organizations in the region.
Reception for 2015
Arts Grants Recipients
Detail: Day/Night/Day
Collaborating with both The Arts Center and the Center of Gravity, Michael will be focusing on the creation of a
musical robotics project. Using equal parts music, electronics, design, and fabrication, Michael will be fusing the
worlds of art and technology.
MONICA BILL HUGHES
Fall Residency: September 1st -November 30th 2015
Monica Bill Hughes is a visual artist who lives and works in Albany, NY. She received a BFA from The College of St.
Rose in Albany, NY, and her MFA at The State University of New York at Albany. Ms. Bill Hughes’ most recent body
of work consists of acrylic paintings and drawings that are inhabited by hybrid female figures. Her work explores
contradictory impulses, domesticity, and subconscious desire.
Through important conversations about a broad range of topics connected to the idea of hybridity, Monica will be
creating a new body of paintings and three-dimensional works that will investigate the connection of the hybrid
with environmental concerns, gender stereotypes, and beyond.
Extended class descriptions can be found at artscenteronline.org.
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street painting
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saturday, june 20th | 10am-2pm
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