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WINTER2015CLASSES

WORKSHOPSANDMORE!

TAKE NOTENew Winter Offerings

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COLUMBIAWELCOMEto

CENTERCONTENTSFree Workshops..............................................4Exhibitions .....................................................4Gallery Tours..................................................4School’s Out Program.....................................5School’s Out Visiting Artist Series .................5Art Parties ...................................................6-7Girls’ Night Out to Create ..............................8The Gallery Shop ............................................9Rentals............................................................9

Parent/Child & Preschool Classes...................10I am An Artist!..............................................10 Mommy & Me Art Play.................................10

Youth & Teen Classes................................10-14Wednesday Afternoon Art ............................10Painting Exploration....................................10Kids and Clay................................................11Art for All .....................................................11Mixed Media ................................................11Drawing for Youth .......................................11Painting by Design.......................................11Drawing from Observation...........................12Portrait Drawing ..........................................12Ceramic Jewelry ...........................................12Wheel-Throwing ..........................................12Comic Creations ...........................................12

Advanced Comic Creations ...........................12Life Drawing.................................................12Pizza and Portfolio Series .............................13Homeschooling .............................................14

Adult Classes & Workshops....................15-23Calligraphy ...................................................15Ceramics........................................................15Salon Series with Little Patuxent Review ....17Collage ..........................................................18Crafts ............................................................18Drawing and Painting .............................19-21Fiber..............................................................22Floral Design ................................................22Glass .............................................................22 Jewelry .........................................................23Life Enhancement ........................................23

Rental Rates.....................................................24

Class Policies.....................................................25Inclement Weather Policy, Discounts, Supplies, Cancellations & TuitionRefunds

Registration......................................................26

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CHECK OUT ColumbiaArtCenter.org for Columbia Art Center teacher biographies.

MISSION STATEMENT Columbia Art Center is dedicated to providing artisticexperiences in the visual arts for all ages and interest levels and to connect with localart organizations and community businesses in creating diverse offerings.

OVERVIEWColumbia Art Center offers year-round art classes, rotating galleryexhibitions, a gallery gift shop, summer art camp for children, art birthday parties,studio rentals, a Japanese Garden, art and life enhancement lectures, and more!Columbia Art Center is part of Columbia Association’s Community ServicesDivision. Under Columbia Association, Columbia Art Center is 27 years old. It has been a functioning arts school for more than 40 years and was formerlyknown as the Antioch Visual Arts Center.

LOCATION Columbia Art Center is located in the Long Reach Village Center(next to Stonehouse Community Center) just minutes from Route 175 and Tamar Drive.

DIRECTIONS From Route 29, take 175 East towards Jessup. Follow 175 for several miles to the light at Tamar Drive. Turn left on Tamar and go one mile. Turn right on Cloudleap Court. Turn left into Long Reach Village Center parkinglot. Art Center is located in the courtyard past the fountain (look for large roundwindow). From I-95, take the MD 100 West exit (43B) towards Ellicott City. Take the Snowden River exit (3). Enter the roundabout and take the second exitonto Snowden River Parkway. Turn right on Tamar Drive and drive .5 miles.Turn left at Cloudleap Court. Park in the Long Reach Village Center lot on left.Columbia Art Center is located in courtyard beyond the fountain (look for largeround window).

CONTACT INFO 6100 Foreland Garth • Columbia, MD • 21045 Telephone • 410-730-0075 Fax • 410-997-2902 Web site • ColumbiaArtCenter.org

EMAIL General Information • Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org Liz Henzey • Liz.Henzey@ColumbiaAssociation.org Trudy Babchak • Trudy.Babchak@ColumbiaAssociation.org

HOURS Monday-Thursday • 9:30am-9:00pm Friday • 9:30am-5pm* Saturday • 9am-6pm Sunday • 9am-5pm *Friday hours (5pm-9pm) are contingent upon special events and rentals.

STAFF Liz Henzey • DirectorTrudy Babchak • Assistant DirectorChristina McCleary • Ceramics Studio ManagerMegan Trail • Ceramics Studio AssistantNancy McIntosh • Kiln TechnicianJann Tamburello • Glaze TechnicianMonica Herber • Daytime Program Coordinator Manique Buckmon • Youth Programs Curriculum AssistantBecky Legg • Youth Programs Coordinating AssistantPriya Vadhyar • Volunteer

FRONT DESK FACILITATORSLiron Fisch, Barbara Herschman, Donna Lonegro,Dorion Mitchell, Annette Morgan, Jackie Serpico, Wendy Silver

COVER PHOTO by Rich Riggins

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Family Art FrenzyEvery third Sunday come to Columbia Art Centerand enjoy a free family-friendly art activity! Join us to experiment with mixed media and to have ablast creating your own inspired creation. All ageswelcome! Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Heart-Filled CollagesSunday, February 15, 1-3pmTis the season to share what you love and enjoywith others. Express your love with artwork! Fill a heart with collaged images that represent whatand who makes you happy! Bring pictures of family and friends or use images from magazinesthat will be provided. Learn how to make a meaningful and beautiful collage!

Garden GnomesS unday, March 15, 1-3pmSpring is almost here! Have fun creating a gardengnome using recycled materials. Save the planetand have good luck with your flowers and plantsthis year. Please bring a plastic bottle or containerfor the body of your gnome!

exhibitions&GalleryTOURS�January 6 – February 1Ma i n a nd W i ndow Ga l l e r i e s

HCPSS Partnership Show: The Art of the SelfieReception: Tuesday, January 13, 5:30-7:30pm

� March 5 – April 5Ma i n Ga l l e r y

David Eassa and Evelyn Hoffman:Mixed Media ExhibitionWindow Ga l l e r y

Joe Cassar: Collage ExhibitionReception: Saturday, March 7, 3-5pm

�Wednesday, March 4Off the Beaten Path Winter Tourwith Roberta Greenstein

This March, Columbia Art Center is offering a funtour of the Baltimore art scene with a tour facilitator!Lunch will be at a local eatery in Federal Hill. Pleasearrive to Columbia Art Center promptly at 9:30am.The tour will return to Columbia by 3:30pm. In thecomfort of door-to-door van service, have funtouring the following locations. $45 Tuition Lunch is not included in tuition.

School 33 BaltimoreEnjoy viewing a juried art show curated by Randall Scott. Entries will be from a wide array of artists, international, regional and local talent.Also enjoy seeing special unique installations by collaborating artists.

Hampden 834 on the AvenueHave fun viewing oils, watercolors and collaborations.

Schuler School of Fine ArtsEnjoy touring the school, house and gallery.

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School’s Out Program for grades 1-8When Howard County public schools are out, come to Columbia Art Center for an amazingday of creative fun and go home with cool art projects. Bring a friend, make new friends, bringa lunch, and enjoy a fun day of art! (Children will be served a snack and beverage after 3:30pm.)Registration can be taken until the day before the School’s Out date. The program lessonswill be available to view a month before each date.

School’s Out Winter/Spring 2014 program dates:January 2 • January 19 • February 6 • February 16 • March 30 • March 31April 1 • April 2 • April 3 • April 6 • May 1

Full Day: 7:30am-5:30pm, $50 per child. Drop-off begins at 7:30am; art activities begin at 9am. To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org.

School’s Out Youth Visiting Artist Series for grades 5-8Columbia Art Center is pleased to invite students ages 10-14 to participate inits Visiting Artist Series. The series is designed to encourage young artists to

improve their technical skills while acquiring a sense of personal expression. The program provides an opportunity for students to connect with community

artists and to cultivate a passion for the arts. Guest instructors will discuss theirpersonal art and creative process while teaching a unique and challenging workshop.

School’s Out Youth Visiting Artist Series Winter/Spring 2015 Program Dates:January 19: Portraiture Drawing with Korey RosenbaumFebruary 16: Comic Collage with Fidel Carey-RealmoMarch 31: Mosaics with Jackie Serpico

Full Day: 7:30am-5:30pm, $50 per child. Drop-off begins at 7:30am; art activities begin at 9am.To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org.

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TO DO WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT!

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We’re the best place for aPARTY!

Palettes & Paint Brushes Ages 5+Have a blast with your friends as you fill your canvas with images in the unique style of a famous painter. Choose the dynamic swirling style of Van Gogh or the brightly colored pop art style of Andy Warhol to create your own fabulous paintings.

Magical Shrinky Dink® Art Ages 8-17Create your own matching earrings and pendant or a cubism creature using the magical and transforming Shrinky Dink material. Art style choices: op art, pop art or cubism.

Minecraft Madness Ages 5+Are you a Minecraft fan! Do you want everyone to know it? At this party you can learn how to draw your favorite 3-D friendly or unfriendly creatureand put it on a t-shirt! Make your own party world and create a real life game sword!

Bricks 4 Kidz® (90 minute party) Ages 5+Bricks 4 Kidz® provides an interactive ultimate LEGO® building experience.Set up includes project kits with motorized models and spin art activities.Come build, play and celebrate today!

Graffiti Artist for the Day Ages 10-17You and your friends will experience the thrill of mastering basic drawing and painting skills. Choose a style: classic bubble, cartoon, or stencil to design your own board or t-shirt.

THAT INSPIRE!

Each of these parties can be tailored for birthdays, graduations, report cardcelebrations, and family get-togethers.Columbia Association Art Center parties include the following: Invitations,

Cake, Food and Beverage, Colorful Paper Products, Activities that Support

the Party Theme, Two Party Attendants, Art Instruction, Set-up and Clean-up.

For pricing and more information on these parties and for art parties for adults,

go to ColumbiaAssociation.org/Facilities/Columbia-Art-Center/Art-Center-Parties.

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CLASSIC PARTIESCrazy Beaded Charms Ages 10-17Join the latest craze in beading with new two hole beads called Super Duos. The color combos areendless and you can make as many one-of-a-kind pieces as time allows.

Super Duos Bead Bracelet Ages 10-17Be a trendsetter and create a stylish Super Duos beaded bracelet. Learn bead weaving by stitching thesenew beads and seed beads together.

Elegant to Expressive Pearl Bracelet Ages 10-17Your friends will rave about your new neon weave bracelet. Design an elegant or funky accessorylearning quick and simple techniques that combine round beads, pearls and/or seed beads.

Fairy Dust and Dragon Wings Ages 5+Explore fairy tales and experience myths during this artistic escape to another world! Create a carnival mask, costume wings or a fairy tale sketchbook.

Passport and Traveling Journals Ages 5+Create your own photo passports and imagine visiting your favorite place. Learn about its culture and design your own traveling journal using a variety of creative techniques. Fill the pages with your own artwork!

Paints, Paws and Claws Ages 5+Take a journey around the globe, learning about colorful animal art! Create a vibrant mask or shadow puppet and design habitat scenery for your party animal!

Wear-a-Doodle Party! Ages 5+Make an impression with your one-of-a-kind design! Imprint yourart work on a t-shirt or cinch bag. Choose your own theme. Note: Wear-A-Doodle items are not guaranteed to be printed by the conclusion of the party. If not completed at party, then they will be ready for pick-up in two days.

JEWELRY PARTIESCrazy Beaded Charms Ages 10-17Join the latest craze in beading with new two hole beads called Super Duos. The color combos are endless and you can make as many one-of-a-kind pieces as time allows.

Super Duos Bead Bracelet Ages 10-17Be a trendsetter and create a stylish Super Duos beaded bracelet. Learn bead weaving by stitching these new beads and seed beads together.

Elegant to Expressive Pearl Bracelet Ages 10-17Your friends will rave about your new neon weave bracelet. Design an elegant or funky accessory learning quick and simple techniques that combine round beads, pearls and/or seed beads.

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Three Dimensional Wall Letters with Jaclyn SerpicoIn this fun DIY workshop, construct and customize cardboard letters to decorate your child’s room, to spell wordsfor display, or initials for special events like baby or wedding showers. Thursday, February 12, 6:30-8:30pm (1 session) $25 Residents/$35 Non-Residents

Race Day Memories with Jaclyn SerpicoCreate an artistic and unique display of your races or sports events! Include medals, personal best stats, photos, bibs and more on this personalized art piece. Keep your feelings of excitement and accomplishments fresh so you continuereaching your goals.Thursday, March 12, 6:30-8:30pm (1 session) $25 Residents/$35 Non-Residents

Slab Happy with Janice CrumFor ages 21 and up. Have you always wanted to try your hand at making something with clay? Well join us and seewhat it’s all about. In this workshop, participants will cover basic methods of slab hand-building with clay to constructcreative unique decor projects such as jewelry, candle holders, mirrors, etc. Projects will then be stamped, carved, andpainted with colorful underglazes. Students will decorate finished pieces using commercial under-glazes and slips. It’sa great way to spend a Friday night with your gal friends. Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages. Pleaseallow a minimum of two weeks for the drying and firing of finished work.Friday, March 13, 6:30-9pm (1 session) or Friday, March 20, 6:30-9pm (1 session)$40 Residents/$50 Non-Residents

DIY WORKSHOPS!Bring your friends, family members, or both and have fun creating a unique Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projectthat you can use in your home or give away as a gift! $25 per person

Hand Painted Metal Mirror with Anna DeBose-HankinsFriday, January 23, 1-3pm or February 20, 6:30-8:30pmNEW! Create a beautiful hand painted mirror that can stand on its own as a beautiful art piece for yourhome! Wow yourself and your guests with this one-of-a-kind art piece made by you! You’ll be amazed at the beautiful results you can achieve with the alcohol inks and metal. Yummy treats will be provided.

Journaled Canvas with Anna DeBose-HankinsFriday, January 30, 1-3pm or March 6, 6:30-8:30pmNEW! Imagine taking thoughts, quotes, images and words meaningful to you and creating a stunning workof art that will both inspire and speak to you each day you view it? Use alternating layers of text, transparentand opaque paints, and stencils to transform a blank canvas into a beautiful one-of-a-kind art piece in this funworkshop. Please bring toner based black and white copies of journal pages, quotes and other words and imagesthat have meaning to you.

NIGHT OUTTO CREATE

Enjoy an evening of fun and art with your girlfriends. Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages! Relax and have fun creating with your gal pals.

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Columbia Art Center

RENTALSColumbia Art Center rentals are available in our art galleries,studio rooms and Japanese garden. Enjoy a unique setting filled with originalart for your next event. Art displays change regularly. Our rooms accommodate bridal and baby

showers, corporate meetings, art and craft group meetings, lectures, art project rentals, birthday

parties and celebrations of all sorts, even small weddings. Columbia Art Center provides tables

and chairs. Room setup and take down are responsibility of renter. Please allow set-up and

take-down time in your rental timeframe. For an additional fee, Columbia Art Center can set up

room. Catering is not provided by Columbia Art Center. Please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075

or email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org for more information or to reserve your rental.

See rental rates listed on page 24.

Columbia Art Center

GALLERY SHOP

The Gallery Shop at Columbia Art Center sells a variety of one-of-a-kind handcrafted and affordable art created by instructors and students.The Gallery Shop offers a selection of art ideal for gift-giving, home collections and practical use.

It includes functional pottery, jewelry, fiber, paintings, photographs, glass works, cards and more!

Gallery Shop Hours: Mon-Thu 9:30am-9pm, Fri 9:30am-5pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm

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I AM AN ARTIST! For ages 4-5with Becky LeggNEW! Have fun learning about shapes, colors and textureswith your senses in a variety of hands-on art activities. Enjoyexperimenting and playing with a variety of media. Yourchild will enjoy a song and story that goes along with eachfun art lesson. Tuesdays, February 3-24, 10:30-11:15am (4 sessions) orTuesdays, March 3-24, 10:30-11:15am (4 sessions)$35 Residents/$45 Non-Residents

MOMMY AND ME ART PLAY For adult and child ages 2-5 with Laura EasterBack by popular demand! In this class, toddlers will explore avariety of colors, shapes, and textures using various age-appropriate tools and art supplies. Each class explores a newtheme and experience for the child. Learn to mix colors,make new colors with various paint combinations, and havefun creating art projects with textures using sand, cloth,ribbon, leaves, pine cones, and more! Each class will includea short story time to give children the opportunity to learnhow their masterpieces connect to the real world.Sundays, February 8 and March 8, 1-2:30pm (2 sessions)February 8: I Heart BugsMarch 8: Fabulous Forest Friends!$15 Residents/$25 Non-Residents$10 for each additional child

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CLASSESUnless otherwise noted, supplies are included in the cost of tuition for youth classes. Because Columbia Art Center wants students to focus on the activity and not worry about getting messy, it is recommended that they wear old clothes or bring a smock for all activities. NOTE: Classes in this section are listed in order of offerings for youngest ages to offerings for oldest ages.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ART For ages 5-8with Korey RosenbaumNew Wednesday Offering! Have fun learning about theprinciples and elements of design by creating unique projectsusing a variety of media including paints, found objects,fabric, paper and more! Wednesdays, January 28-February 18, 5:30-7pm (4 sessions)orWednesdays, February 25-March 18, 5:30-7pm (4 sessions)$60 Residents/$70 Non-ResidentsNote: Drop-ins for one or two classes are welcomed $15 Residents/$20 Non-Residents per class

PAINTING EXPLORATION For ages 6-9with Manique BuckmonWho said having fun and learning couldn’t be done at thesame time? In this four-week session children will learn thebasics of painting. Explore color values, mixing, and otherprinciples of design, while learning different techniquesdeveloped by famous painters. At the time of yourregistration, you will be given a supplies list.Tuesdays, January 27-February 17, 5:30-7pm (4 sessions)orTuesdays, February 24-March 24, 5:30-7pm (4 sessions) No class March 17$60 Residents/$70 Non-Residents

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KIDS AND CLAY: MORE THAN MUD PIES For ages 6-11with Megan TrailFor youth at any level of clay experience. In a fun andrelaxing atmosphere, have fun using basic techniques ofhandbuilding (coil, pinch, slab) to express individuality andcreativity. Projects will be colorful and creative — relating tothe seasons, literature, music and more.Saturdays, January 17-March 7, 9:30-11am (8 sessions)$100 Residents/$110 Non-Residents

ART FOR ALL For ages 7-9with Tabitha AbrahamArt For All is a class designed for children with specialneeds. Columbia Art Center is excited to offer a classespecially designed for children with different abilities.Art is all positive as there is no right or wrong way; it’s a form of self-expression. Each class will provide a small group of children an opportunity to enjoy a multi-sensory experience, delving into various materialsand creating art projects which they can take home.Create cards, ornaments, sculptures, and accessoriesusing clay, fabric, paper, and recycled materials. Eachclass will be based on a story book or theme that will be tailored to the child’s special abilities. These classeswill not only help participants create art, but will helpthem to learn life skills, social skills, problem-solvingskills, motor skills, time management, and help them to build confidence. Come have fun, make new friendsand learn with other children who love art. Seats arelimited so enroll now! Prerequisites: Non-aggressive,enjoys working in groups and capable of independentwork with close supervision.Saturday, January 24-February 14, 1-2pm (4 sessions) orSaturday, February 28-March 21, 1-2pm (4 sessions)$45 Residents/$55 Non-Residents

MIXED MEDIA For ages 9-12with Korey RosenbaumExplore a variety of art techniques and terminology as youcreate two- and three-dimensional art works. Each week,you will learn how to incorporate different media as youexplore drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, book andcard-making, mosaics and more!Thursdays, January 29-February 19, 5:30-7pm (4 sessions)orThursdays, February 26-March 19, 5:30-7pm (4 sessions)$50 Residents/$60 Non-Residents

DRAWING FOR YOUTH For ages 9-12with Carol ZikaContinuing students are encouraged in this class! Childrenlove to draw and they do so freely and with great joy. Pre-adolescents reach a point where they want to achievenew levels of realism in their work. To do this, they mustlearn to “see” with an artist’s eye. This course introducesmethods to help reach their goals in a fun and productiveway! Students will be introduced to graphite, charcoal,pastel and colored pencils. Thursdays, February 5-March 26, 4:30-6pm (8 sessions)$95 Residents/$105 Non-Residents

PAINTING BY DESIGN For ages 10-14with Kate CavanaughExpand your understanding of color theory and how tochoose subjects for paintings from photographs. As a group,you will work on one painting together where you willexplore various ways to begin a composition. You will thenchoose your own subject matter for a painting.Mondays, January 26-February 23, 5:45-7:15pm (4 sessions) No class February 16 orMondays, March 2-23, 5:45-7:15pm (4 sessions) $60 Residents/$70 Non-Residents

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DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION For ages 11-17with Liron FischBuild your portfolio! Learn technical drawing skills to assistyou in observational drawing. Drawings will be developed bycarefully observing still life subject matters under lightsources. You will use charcoal, pencils and pastel drawingmediums. Foundations such as light and shadow, line andcomposition will be the focus of the class. Monday, February 9-March 16, 5-7pm (6 sessions) $85 Residents/$95 Non-Residents

PORTRAIT DRAWING FOR TEENS For ages 11-17with Korey RosenbaumDraw from live models! Ideal for homeschoolers! Begin withclassroom studies of basic proportion and careful observationto achieve likeness and form. Learn skills which addressdrawing accuracy and explore modern techniques that focus onexpressiveness through a variety of media and approaches. Livemodels will be used in the final 3 sessions. A $20 modeling feeis to be paid directly to the teacher at the first meeting. Tuesdays, February 10-March 17, 5-7pm (6 sessions) $85 Residents/$95 Non-Residents

CERAMIC JEWELRY: DESIGNER BOBBLES,BROACHES, AND BUTTONS For ages 12-17with Megan TrailNEW! In this workshop teens will create unique andpersonalized pendants, earrings, and more. Throughhandbuilding and the use of plaster molds, students willlearn to construct small ceramic works of wearable art.Projects will then be stamped, carved, and painted withcolorful glazes.Saturdays, February 14-March 21, 1:30-3:30pm (6 sessions)$60 Residents/$70 Non-Residents

TEEN WHEEL-THROWING For ages 12-17with Joe VitekFor both total beginners and those with clay experience!This class is designed for students who wish to learn thefundamental skills involved with making pottery on thewheel. All the basics from clay preparation, throwingtechniques, and glazing will be taught, as well as opportunitiesfor some hand-building. You can expect to learn how tomake vases, mugs, bowls, and plates, as well as other formsaccording to ability and desire. (Clay, use of tools, glazingand firing are included in tuition.)Thursdays, January 15-March 5, 4-6pm (8 sessions)$120 Residents/$130 Non-Residents

COMIC CREATIONS FOR TEENS For ages 12-17with Clinton WhiteIf you ever wondered how to create comics or how to drawin anime/manga style, then this is the workshop for you!With the guidance of live drawing demonstrations, discoverhow to draw and design characters in both western andJapanese“manga” comic book styles. Explore techniques forcreating engaging characters, costumes and expressions. Thisworkshop includes discussion, demonstration of basic storycreation, and page layout. Have a great time creating yourown unique comic book story!Mondays, February 9-March 16, 5-7pm (6 sessions) $85 Residents/$95 Non-Residents

ADVANCED COMIC CREATIONS For ages 12-17with Clinton WhiteContinue developing your skills as a comic artist as youexplore techniques for creating engaging characters,costumes and expressions. Workshop includes ideas andmethods of how to publish your own comic book. You willleave the class with printed comic book pages to showfriends and family. Prerequisite: Comic Workshop for Teens(see previous entry). Tuesdays, February 10-March 17, 4-6pm (6 sessions)$85 Residents/$95 Non-Residents

LIFE DRAWING For ages 16 and olderThe ability to draw the human figure is a vital skill for youracademic and professional success in many areas of art anddesign. This class is an essential first step fine art, animation,illustration, costume design, character design and conceptdesign. Working from a model, you will examine theelements of drawing the human figure and the principles ofusing proportion, form and gesture. Charcoal, graphite,pencil and various other media will be explored. Monday, February 9, 7-9pm (1 session) orMonday, March 9, 7-9pm (1 session)Note: Children under the age of 18 will need permissionfrom their parents or guardians to attend the class.$15 Residents/$25 Non-Residents

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NEW! Attention middle school and high school students. Improve your observational drawing skills in these fun workshops that will assist you in creating dynamic works to add to your portfolio. Enjoy pizza and meet other students passionate about art. Fun is guaranteed! Small supplies list will be provided at the time of your registration. $25 each workshop or sign up for all four workshops for $85

EXTREMITIES: GRAPHITE AND CHARCOAL DRAWINGThis workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate drawing level students. Create anatomicallycorrect, realistic depiction of the extremities using graphite, water soluble graphite, and charcoal on heavy weight paper. A step-by-step study of proportions, foreshortening, and expressive movement of hands and feet. Participates are welcome to bring some of their black and white images of hands andfeet to draw from, otherwise the instructor will provide a variety of images to choose from. This class isdesigned to increase awareness of expression conveyed by gesture. Pizza will be served. Saturday, January 24, 10:30am-1pm (1 session)

DRAPE AND TEXTURE I: GRAPHITE DRAWINGThis workshop is designed for beginning and intermediate level students. You will focus on the study of dramatic twists and falls of fabric, rope, crumbled paper, feather, fur, and human hair. The inherentnature of the subject creates the guidelines for making the work of art. Enjoy exploring the methods of sketching, building, shading and revealing form using graphite on heavyweight paper. Pizza will be served.Saturday, February 28, 10:30am-1pm (1 session)

DRAPE AND TEXTURE II: CHARCOAL DRAWING WORKSHOPThis workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate level students. You will focus on the study of cloth, plant life, water, fire, smooth and rough textures like stones and egg. Have fun exploring thereductive drawing technique to sculpt form by pulling and shaping away from the darkness of thecharcoal tinted paper. A small portion of the workshop will be dedicated to drawing on black paper. Pizza will be served. Saturday, March 14, 10:30am-1pm (1 session)

OBSERVATIONAL ART FROM LEONARDO DA VINCIThis workshop is based on the book Draw Like Da Vinci and is designed for beginner and intermediatelevel students. Explore techniques for drawing authentic dissections of ordinary objects such as fruit, leafs,insects, ears, lips and human heads using various angles. This workshop is designed to understand theessence and the inner mechanism of the subject matter. Drawings will be done on tinted paper usingsepia, sienna tones and an earthy palette. Have fun exploring Da Vinci’s methods and materials, and learnhow to enhance your unique drawing skills. Pizza will be served.Saturday, February 14, 10:30am-1pm, (1 session)

PIZZA&PORTFOLIOWORKSHOP SERIESFOR GRADES 8-12with Alina Poroshina

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HOMESCHOOL – THE FOUNDATIONS OF ART For ages 5-17with Ryan SmithNEW! This course is designed to give homeschoolers the opportunity to discover the world of art in an activeclass-like setting. Students will learn the elements andprinciples that are used throughout the entire art world and they will explore different methods and mediums to utilize these building blocks. With these necessary tools, homeschoolers will be ready to purposefully discover who they are as an artist.Mondays, February 9-March 30 (8 sessions)For ages 5-8: 10am-12pmFor ages 9-17: 1-3:30pmParents and siblings welcome to stay in adjacent studioduring class times. $80 Residents/$90 Non-Residents

ART THROUGH THE CURRICULUM For ages 6-10with Becky LeggDesigned for individuals and groups! Learn about generalsubjects through a visual lens and hands-on exploration.This art integration class will allow students to developartistic skills and techniques while learning age-appropriatebasics in subjects such as language, mathematics, history,science and health. An in-depth exploration of the individualsubjects will be further explored in the following sessions.Provide your child with a new way of entering a subjectwhile they have fun creating art.Tuesdays, February 3-March 24, 12:30-2pm (6 sessions)$60 Residents/$70 Non-Residents

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CALLIGRAPHYIT’S ALL ABOUT THE SCRIPT with Sandra OlsonNEW! This calligraphy workshop is designed for bothbeginners and continuing students. Learn how to writeScript, a lovely and elegant style of pen lettering perfect for wedding invitations and other projects. This style ofcalligraphy is very popular now in both formal and informalvariations and is done with a pointed pen. Learn how to usethe pointed pen and practice writing with this versatile tool.All supplies will be available from instructor at first session fora fee of $10. Tuesdays, February 3-March 10, 6-8:30pm (6 sessions) orSaturdays, February 7-March 14, 10am-12:30pm (6 sessions)$105 Residents/$115 Non-Residents

CERAMICSNOTE: All Winter 2015 enrolled ceramics students can use openstudio free of charge to practice their skills. Free open studio isavailable when classes are not in session. See listing of availableopen studio hours posted in the Ceramics Studio. Ceramic classesinclude use of studio equipment, all bisque firings, glazes, andglaze firings for up to 20-25 medium sized pieces (approximately200 cu. in. each) per session, e.g., 10 week session = 25 pieces, 8 week session = 20 pieces, etc. Students who wish to produce anexcess of 25 medium pieces each session will be charged anadditional firing fee per cubic inch. Individual tools and clay are not included. Please no production work.

CERAMIC WORKSHOPSGIVE IT A SPIN with Nancy Ziegenfus McIntoshHave you always wanted to try your hand at makingsomething on the potter’s wheel? Well join us and see what it’sall about. In this one-day three-hour workshop participantswill cover methods of centering clay and throwing bowl andcylinder forms. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon.Students will decorate finished pieces using commercial under-glaze and slips. For ages 16 and up. Please allow aminimum of 2 weeks for the drying and firing of finished work.Saturday, January 10, 1-4pm (1 session)$40 Residents/$50 Non-Residents or Monday, January 12, 6-9pm (1 session)$40 Residents/$50 Non-Residents

GIRLS NIGHT OUT: SLAB HAPPY with Janice CrumFor ages 21 and up. Have you always wanted to try yourhand at making something with clay? Well then, this is theworkshop for you! Learn basic methods of slab handbuildingwith clay to construct creative decor projects such as jewelry,candle holders, mirrors, etc. Projects will then be stamped,carved, and painted with colorful underglazes. You will thendecorate finished pieces using commercial under-glazes andslips. This workshop provides a great opportunity to spend aFriday night with your gal friends. Feel free to bring yourown snacks and beverages. Please allow a minimum of twoweeks for the drying and firing of finished work.Friday, March 13, 6:30-9pm (1 session) orFriday, March 20, 6:30-9pm (1 session)$40 Residents/$50 Non-Residents

Classes forADULTSAges 17and Older

BRUSH MAKING FOR POTTERS with Nancy Ziegenfus McIntoshDesigned for all levels of ceramics experience. Using bamboo, cane and deer-tail hair, learn to make three brushes in this workshop. These brushes are ideal for use in slip and glaze decorating, as well as watercolor brush methods. Saturday, February 14, 1-4pm (1 session)$40 Residents/$50 Non-Residents

PRETTIFY YOUR POTS: SURFACE DECORATION ON CLAYwith Christina McClearyDesigned for intermediate and advanced levels of ceramics experience. This 6-week course will focus on decorative techniques used at several stages of the ceramic process. Students will work with a high-fire white clay body as a base for underglaze, oxides, decals, and colored slip decoration on greenware and bisque. Techniques including stamping, carving, mishima, and sand paper erosion will also be explored. Students should bring wet,leatherhard, and bisque pots to each class for practicing the techniques shown.Intermediate/Advanced levels.Wednesdays, January 21-March 4, 6:30-9pm (6 sessions) No class February 11$145 Residents/$155 Non-Residents

YIXING TEAPOTS with Megan TrailDesigned for all levels of ceramics experience. Yixing teapots have a longhistory. Students will travel in time to the 10th century to learn more about these petite teapot treasures. Using traditional methods and clay, each student will create a variety of teapots from formal to whimsical. Note: Limit 10 studentsThursdays, January 15-February 19, 6:30-9pm (6 sessions) $145 Residents/$155 Non-Residents

LEARNING HOW TO USE PLASTER MOLDS with Kyle BauerStudents will learn how to use a variety of plaster molds including hump, slump, press, and slip. Discussion on the most appropriate clays for each kind of mold will guide students in their production of forms. Instruction will also be given on how to make casting slip as well as incorporating colors into slip.Note: Limit 10 studentsThursdays, March 5-19, 6:30-9pm (3 sessions) $80 Residents/$90 Non-Residents

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SALONSERIESSponsored by Columbia Art Center and Little Patuxent Review.FREE monthly presentations by area artists, poets, actors,musicians, and other specialists.Series includes the following presentations forWinter 2015. For complete listing, please contact Columbia Art Center or visit ColumbiaArtCenter.org

Monday, January 12 • 7pmChaya Schapiro, Artist andInstructor Ancient Symbolic MotifsExplore the communication of wisdom from ourearly generations to today’s issues in the themespresented in Chaya’s paintings and discussion.The presentation will relate other cultures,literature and paintings through the centuries, as well as open a door of thought.

Monday, February 9 • 7pmYolanda Koh, Artist and InstructorChinese Brush PaintingCome celebrate the Chinese New Year and watch a step-by-step demonstration of thetraditional Chinese Brush painting of the “Four Gentlemen” e.g., bamboo, orchids, plumblossoms and chrysanthemums. Yolanda willintroduce the various styles of this art formthrough demonstration and discussion.

Monday, March 9 • 7pmFred Foote, Retired Naval CaptainMedic Against Bomb: Poetry andImages of the Iraq/Afghan WarsA reading followed by discussion on use of the arts for reintegration of America’s WoundedWarriors. Dr. Fred Foote is co-founder of theHealing Arts Program and director of the Warrior Poetry Project at Walter Reed NationalMilitary Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.

CERAMIC CLASSESINTRODUCTION TO THE WHEEL: LEARNING TO LOVE CLAYFor total beginner students and those with some clayexperience. Learn the basics of working on the potter’swheel. Wedge and center clay and learn how to turn basicthrown forms into beautiful vases, cups and bowls. Simpleglazing and decorating techniques are also introduced.Supplies are available to purchase on the first day of class.

Evening Class with Donna LansmanTuesdays, January 13-March 17, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions)$285 Residents/$295 Non-Residents

Daytime Class with Jann TamburelloThursdays, January 15-March 19, 10am-12:30pm (10 sessions)$285 Residents/$295 Non-Residents

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WHEEL with Joe VitekExpand and strengthen your throwing skills whiledeveloping your own personal style in clay. Basic shapes willbe transformed into more complex forms. Sophisticatedsurface decoration will be explored using advanced glazingtechniques, oxide and wax design elements, and simplebrushwork with slips.Tuesdays, January 13-March 17, 10am-12:30pm (10 sessions)$285 Residents/$295 Non-Residents

EXPLORATIONS IN TERRA COTTA with Megan TrailNEW! Create beautiful hand-built ceramic works withtexture, sgraffito, mishima and more using low-fire terracotta clay. Students will discover traditional andcontemporary pottery forms while exploring colored slips,terra sigillata and stains. Color theory, brush work, imagery,and functionality will also be emphasized. Discussions onhow to marry form and purpose will be the point ofdeparture for creating personalized works. All levels. Class will be held in Studio III.Tuesdays, January 13-March 17, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions)$235 Residents/$245 Non-Residents

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BEYOND THE BASICS IN WHEEL-THROWING with Joe VitekThis class will push you beyond your current proficiencylevel and comfort zone. Creating a ceramic piece requiressuccessful completion of many different and complicatedtechniques which become easier when broken down intoindividual steps. Practice and hone these skills and, as you doso, gain greater confidence to move on to more challengingprojects. With the instructor, you will refine your techniquesand explore your own voice in clay.Wednesdays, January 14-March 18, 10am-12:30pm (10 sessions)$285 Residents/$295 Non-Residents

ADVANCED CERAMICS with Nancy Ziegenfus McIntoshDesigned for students with intermediate handbuilding orwheel experience. Learn how to glaze and fire your worksusing a variety of firing techniques including reduction, pit,and sager. Handbuilding and wheel demonstrations will begiven each class. Details will be posted about firingsscheduled throughout the session. Participation in firings islimited to students enrolled in the class.Thursdays, January 15-March 19, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions)$285 Residents/$295 Non-Residents

HANDBUILDING/SCULPTURE: DREAMING IT INTO CLAY with Christina McClearyIn this introduction/intermediate class, you will learn pinch,coil, slab, and handbuilding techniques. Gain both ability andpersonal style in clay. Demonstrations of functional, figurative,and abstract forms will guide you in developing individualworks of art. You are welcome to complete class assignmentsor work on your own personal projects. Assignments mayinclude plates, goblets, figurines, compound extruded forms,birdhouses, beads, tiles, and much more. Explore uses ofhand-made stamps, found objects, and alternative firingtechniques to make and finish your work.Saturdays, January 17-March 14, 11:30am-2pm (8 sessions), No class February 14$255 Residents/$265 Non-Residents

INDEPENDENT STUDYDesigned as independent studio time for advanced ceramicstudents to pursue personal projects during day and weekendhours when classes are not in session. There is no instruction.Students must be experienced with the studio equipment,clay and glaze use and clean-up processes. Please noproduction work. Prerequisite: One Columbia Art Centerintermediate level ceramics class and teacher approval.January 12-March 20 (10 weeks)$255 Residents/$265 Non-Residents

COLLAGE THE THEORY AND THE PRACTICE OF ART with George SakkalNEW! This workshop will present a comparison analysis ofthe theory of Paul Cezanne’s Modern art with MarcelDuchamp’s Postmodern art and will show how boththeories differ. Comparisons will be made in three distinctareas of their two theories: the unconscious mind versus theconscious mind, retinal vision versus conceptual vision,repetition versus the ready-made. Learn about and explore Cognitive Unconscious Visual Creativity known asCUVISM, a human creative capacity that George, himself,takes credit for having discovered. To understand the way in which CUVISM plays a hand in artistic creativity, you willengage in the methodology of creating a small collageduring the workshop.Tuesdays, January 13-27, 6:30-8:30pm (3 sessions) orTuesdays, March 17-31, 6:30-8:30pm (3 sessions)$65 Residents/$75 Non-Residents

CRAFTSHAND-PAINTED METAL MIRROR with Anna DeBose-HankinsCreate a beautiful hand-painted mirror that can stand on itsown as a beautiful art piece for your home or serve as awonderful Valentine’s Day gift! You’ll be amazed at thebeautiful results you can achieve with alcohol inks and metal. Monday, February 9, 10am-12pm (1 session)$30 Residents/$40 Non-Residents

ONE-STROKE GLASS PAINTING with Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCINEW! Learn to paint the quick and easy ONE Stroketechnique on glass. No experience necessary. In this basicclass, you will learn everything from how to hold a brush, topainting wildflowers and rosebuds on glass. At the time ofyour registration, a supplies list will be given to you.Tuesdays, February 10-17, 6-8pm (2 sessions) orMondays, March 16-23, 6-8pm (2 sessions)$40 Residents/$50 Non-Residents

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DABBLE IN PAINT SAMPLING WORKSHOPNEW! Have you ever wanted to try a painting class,but weren’t sure which one to take? Then, thissampling workshop is just for you! In a comfortableand supportive learning environment, have fun tryingyour hand and creativity at watercolor painting,acrylic painting, and oil painting. Enjoy meeting theteachers and seeing demonstrations. You will beinstructed in simple and fun hands-on exercises togive you a feel for what each medium is like. Bring a friend for a fun and creative outing! Light refreshments will be served. Saturday, January 17, 10am-1pm (1 session)Sampling Schedule:Watercolor with Robert Coe: 10-10:45amAcrylics with Korey Rosenbaum: 11-11:45amOils with Trudy Babchak: 12-12:45pmDiscussion and Refreshments 12:45-1pm$25 Residents/$35 Non-ResidentsNote: If you take this workshop and decide to enrollin a full session class in one of these mediums, youwill get $15 off your class tuition.

SUMI-E MINI WORKSHOPSwith Yolanda KohWhether you have been painting for years or havenever painted, you’ll love learning this fast, easy,freehand method of painting. Explore the basicstrokes of painting and learn to put them together toform flowers, landscapes, and still-lifes in the style ofChinese brush painting. Each workshop will providea different curriculum. You will never repeat a lesson.Returning students are encouraged to take theworkshop.Sunday, January 11, 10am-12pm (1 session) orSunday, February 8, 10am-12pm (1 session) orSunday, March 8, 10am-12pm (1 session)$35 Residents/$45 Non-Residents

INTRODUCTION TO COLORED PENCIL WORKSHOPwith Deborah MaklowskiOffered on two different days! Learn about coloredpencil as a fine art medium with respect to materials,applications and techniques. Explore and gain hands-on experience with a variety of materials and skills,including layering wax-based color pencils on white,medium-toned, and dark papers. The one-dayworkshop includes lecture and discussion, mini-demonstrations, hands-on projects, and a groupcritique. At the time of your registration, you will begiven a list of supplies to purchase for the workshopvalued at approximately $75.Saturday, January 17, 9:30am-3pm (1 session) orSaturday, March 28, 9:30am-3pm (1 session)$60 Residents/$70 Non-Residents

ONE STROKE GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOPwith Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCINEW! Learn to paint the quick and easy ONEStroke technique on glass! No experience necessary. In this basic class, you will learn everything from howto hold a brush to painting wildflowers and rosebudson glass. At the time of your registration, a supplieslist will be given to you.Tuesdays, February 10-17, 6-8pm (2 sessions)orMondays, March 16-23, 6-8pm (2 sessions)$40 Residents/$50 Non-Residents

EXPERIMENTAL WATERCOLOR ON YUPO® WORKSHOPwith Yolanda KohThis workshop will allow you to work outside of thetraditional watercolor box! Working on Yupo® requiresnew thinking. Why not challenge your creativity andgive it a try? Learn how to create a watercolorpainting on Yupo®, a synthetic paper that was designedoriginally for the packaging industry. The colors stayvery bright and strong on Yupo®. Yolanda willdemonstrate how to work with negative shapes,monotypes, remove pigments, compose images andproduce textures. You will practice creating amazingeffects and textures, by using mesh, bubble wrap,plastic wrap, and needle point panel. Bring yourwatercolors, brushes and imprint materials. Yupo®

paper will be available to purchase from the instructorat the workshop at $2 per sheet.Sunday, February 22, 10am-3pm (1 hour lunch break 12-1pm)$65 Residents/$75 Non-Residents

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ZENTANGLE BASICS WORKSHOPwith Deanna Williford, CZTBack by popular demand! Explore this popular artform of drawing which is an easy-to-learn andrelaxing method of drawing structured patterns.Anyone who thinks he or she is a ‘non-artist’ canlearn! Calligraphers, mixed media artists, andjournal enthusiasts enjoy adding some “zing” totheir creations with Zentangle patterns asembellishments. Certified Zentangle TeacherDeanna Williford will guide you in creating thehand-drawn patterns one stroke at a time. Thisapproach to drawing will help you increase yourfocus and creativity, reduce stress, and provideartistic satisfaction. Ideas for gifts will be displayedduring each workshop. Zentangle supplies andbooks will be available for purchase. A $5 suppliesfee (for a mini Zentangle kit) will be collected atthe beginning of the class. This same kit may beused for any additional workshops – Intermediate,Zentangle Mandelas, etc. After participating in theBasics class, you are invited to join the ZentangleClub which meets at Columbia Art Center thethird Thursday of each month. 1-4pm.Saturday, February 7, 10:30am-1pm (1 session)$30 for both Residents and Non-Residents

INTERMEDIATE ZENTANGLE I WORKSHOPwith Deanna Williford, CZTPrerequisite: Basics Zentangle Workshop. In thisworkshop, shading, value, and balance will beexplored while you learn more challenging tangles (patterns). Zentangle books and supplieswill be available for purchase. Saturday, March 14, 10:30am-1pm (1 session) $30 for both Residents and Non-Residents

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PAINTING CLASSESINTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR with Joyce Bell This class is designed for continuing watercolor students andwill focus on further developing each artist’s skill level andpersonal style. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere makesthis class a comfortable learning environment to stretch yourartistic ability. Wednesdays, January 14-March 18, 10am-12pm (10 sessions)$165 Residents/$175 Non-Residents

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING with Trudy BabchakPut aside those fears of oil painting and discover its charmand beauty! Learn to mix colors and apply paints. Createpaintings from sources such as still-lifes, landscapes, masterpaintings, photographs and portraits. Beginning andcontinuing students are welcome to take the class. Supplieslist will be given to you at first class. Thursdays, January 22-March 26, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions)$170 Residents/$180 Non-Residents

RIGHT BRAIN DRAWING with Carol ZikaSo you think you can’t draw? Amaze yourself! If you aresincere in your wish to learn, this course will unleash theartist within you and show you that you can. For the serious adventurer willing to take some risks, you will learnthe necessary skills through fun and unusual exercises.Continuing students are encouraged to join the class and work on individual projects under the instructor’ssupervision. Bring 11 x 14 spiral drawing pad. Other supplies available from instructor. Saturdays, January 24-March 21, 10am-12pm (8 sessions) No class March 7$165 Residents/$175 Non-Residents

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR with Bob CoeIf you have always wanted to try watercolor painting orrefresh your skills in watercolor, this is the class for you!Explore the basics of watercolor through observingdemonstrations on a variety of skills and concepts. After each class demonstration, students will have time to work on their own paintings.Wednesdays, January 28-March 18, 7-9pm (8 sessions)$130 Residents/$140 Non-Residents

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GUESTARTISTWORKSHOPPainting WorkshopNew Direction (Or At Least A Detour To An Unknown)

ChayaNEW painting workshop designed for artists withsome painting experience! Create new designs withnew work or take old paintings (either on watercolorpaper or canvas) and explore new constructions with tools made in the workshop, including mono-printing, stamping, painting and assemblages.Make shapes and combine to design new art usingyour own voice in a brand new way. Designing in aseries of studies, you will have fun working withcolors, subjects, shapes and line. The possibilities arelimitless. As Anais Nin said “And the day came whenit became more painful to remain tightly closed in abud than the risk it took to bloom,” you too will feelyourself stretching your creative capacity! At the timeof your registration, you will be given a supplies list.

Thursdays, January 8-15, 6-9pm (2 sessions)$65 Residents/$75 Non-Residents

Chaya has studied art, design, painting and more with a number of prominent artists. She is a signature memberof the Baltimore Watercolor Society, Adirondack MountainPainters and the Portrait Society. Her work has been represented in numerous galleries and exhibitions as wellas the Ross Museum. Chaya teaches art classes to both children and adults. She enjoys creating art and findingnew and exciting directions in her work as well as sharingthese ventures with others.

ADVANCED WATERCOLOR with Bob CoeBuild on your watercolor skills and challenge yourself tomove beyond your comfort zone! If you are comfortablewith painting in watercolor, explore new and advancedtechniques and concepts through teacher demonstrations.You will be asked to complete practice work at home;however, there will be some class time to work on yourpaintings after demonstrations.Saturdays, January 24-March 14, 10am-12pm (8 sessions) $130 Residents/$140 Non-Residents

CONTINUING COLORED PENCIL with Deborah MaklowskiDesigned for continuing students! Build on the knowledgeand skills gained in the introductory workshop (or yourown experience) to take your colored pencil art to the nextlevel. In a classroom setting, have fun working on individualcolored pencil drawing projects based on your own chosen photographs. Your instructor will work with you to developa concept, select materials and techniques, and offertechnical and aesthetic guidance as you progress with yourproject. Informal group critiques will be a part of thelearning process. There will be a final individual critiquethat will leave you with a plan aimed at bringing yourproject to a successful finish. Saturday, January 24-February 28, 10am-12pm (6 sessions) $100 Residents/$110 Non-Residents

INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLICS with Korey RosenbaumNEW! Have fun exploring the versatile medium of acrylics!Using various mediums and gels, learn techniques in colormixing, basic blocking in and building up, and how tocreate different surfaces. Enjoy weekly demonstrations bythe instructor. No experience needed.Mondays, February 2-March 16, 6:30-8:30pm (6 sessions) No class February 16$110 Residents/$120 Non-Residents

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FIBERINTRODUCTION TO CROCHET with Anna TaiFor beginners and beyond! Learn the basic crochet stitches:chain stitch (for foundation chain), single crochet, anddouble crochet stitches. Start your first crochet scarf! Youwill be given a supplies list before the class begins. You arealso welcome to reserve supplies with the instructor and payher a nominal supplies fee ($8-15) at the workshop.Saturday, January 31, 9:30-11:30am (1 session)$20 Residents/$30 Non-Residents

INTRODUCTION TO KNITTING with Anna TaiFor beginners and beyond! Explore the joy of knitting andlearn how to cast on, master the knit and purl stitches, andhow to cast off. Using the garter stitch patterns, you willcreate your first scarf. A supplies list will be given to you atthe time of your registration. You are also welcome toreserve supplies with the instructor and pay her a nominalsupplies fee ($8-15) at the workshop. Saturday, February 21, 9:30-11:30am (1 session)$20 Residents/$30 Non-Residents

FLORAL DESIGNVALENTINE’S DAY ARRANGEMENT with Carolyn ParsaThis Valentine’s Day surprise your sweetheart with a customfresh flower arrangement! Learn how to take a couple ofsupermarket bouquets and turn them into a gift for thatspecial someone. At the workshop, you will be required topay the instructor a $12 supplies fee.Monday, February 9, 6-8pm (1 session)$25 Residents/$35 Non-Residents

GARDEN SHADOW BOX CLASS with Carolyn ParsaBack by popular demand! Make a miniature scene indollhouse scale of an outdoor summer garden. Learn theimportance of scale and detail in creating a realistic miniaturescene. Use your creativity and personality to decorate andachieve the look you want. We will use a range of multimedia skills including woodworking, floral design, paper craftingand painting. At the workshop, you will be required to paythe instructor a $15 supplies fee.Wednesday February 25, 5-8pm (1 session)$30 Residents/$40 Non-Residents

SPRING GRAPEVINE WREATH with Carolyn ParsaGet ready for springtime! Working with silk flowers, create awreath full of spring blooms! Learn several wreath designsand then make a grapevine wreath in your own style! Learnto make a professional bow to add that finishing touch toyour project. At the workshop, you will be required to paythe instructor a $10 supplies fee.Wednesday, March 11, 6-8pm (1 session)$25 Residents/$35 Non-Residents

SPRING FLORAL BASKET with Carolyn ParsaHave you ever wanted to make your own fresh flowerarrangements but did not know where to start? In thisworkshop, start by learning the basics of materials, tools, anddesign. Learn to transform an ordinary supermarket bouquetinto a custom floral arrangement! At the workshop, you willbe required to pay the instructor a $20 supplies fee.Monday, March 23, 6-8pm (1 session)$25 Residents/$35 Non-Resident

GLASS INTRODUCTION TO FUSED GLASS with Jean Marie MetteeLearn the process of fusing glass by incorporating techniquessuch as etching, mold-making, stenciling, casting, paintingand slumping. Create jewelry, tiles, 3-dimensional pieces,bowls and plates using 90 COE and dichroic glass, frit,stringers and metal inclusions. Use of tools and somesupplies are included in the tuition fee. Mondays, February 2-March 23, 6:30-9pm (7 sessions) No class February 16 $215 Residents/$225 Non-Residents

CONTINUING FUSED GLASS with Jean Marie MetteeEnhance your knowledge of glass fusing by exploringadvanced fusing techniques for your individual projects.Have fun combining glass with ceramics or precious metalclay, making a glass tile floor design, show-stopper jewelry, oradding a new dimension to your stained glass work. Use oftools and some supplies are included in the tuition fee. Moreextensive works will require purchase of additional glass. Wednesdays, February 4-March 18, 6:30-9pm (7 sessions)$215 Residents/$225 Non-Residents

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JEWELRY BEGINNER JEWELRY WEEKEND WORKSHOP with Jill BabchakExplore the basics of wire jewelry-making to create earrings,bracelets and necklaces. Learn techniques for creating simpleloops and spirals to create your own necklace with a pendant and matching earrings. When you register, you will receive alist of supplies to purchase. You are welcome to bring oldjewelry to repurpose or items to repair. Alternatively, a basicsupply kit containing glass beads, wire, and findings will beavailable for sale for $10 from the instructor at the class.Jewelry pliers and other tools will be provided.Saturday, January 10, 1-4pm (1 session) orSaturday, February 28, 1-4pm (1 session)$30 Residents/$40 Non-Residents

METAL CLAY: MAKE SILVER JEWELRY with Nancy PollackIt feels like clay and looks like clay, but after a few minutes offiring, your class creation transforms into pure silver jewelry.Make a textured pendant, charms for a bracelet, earrings, orall three if time permits. Materials fee, which includes silverclay, will be approximately $50-55 and payable at theworkshop. (Prices vary according to the price of silver.) A list of additional supplies will be given to you before the class begins. Note: Please register by February 5.Sunday, February 15, 10am-4pm (1 session)$65 Residents/$75 Non-Residents

INTRODUCTION TO WIRE WRAPPINGwith Carolyn ParsaExpand your jewelry making skills by learning to work withwire. In this workshop, you will start with making simpleand wrapped loops, then advance to spiral wrapped beadsand wrapped bead pendants. You can use your wrappedbeads to make earrings, bracelets, or pendants. When yousign up, you will be given a supplies list. Wednesday, January 14, 6-8pm (1 session) orWednesday March 4, 6-8pm (1 session)$25 Residents/$35 Non-Residents

INTERMEDIATE WIRE WRAPPING with Carolyn ParsaLearn to wire wrap a cabochon, (a glass or stone elementwithout a hole through it), to make a pendant. Thetechnique learned in this class can be extended to wrapfound objects as well to create your own recycled jewelry.When you sign up, you will be given a supplies list. Wednesday, January 28, 6-8pm (1 session) orWednesday, March 18, 6-8pm (1 session)$25 Residents/$35 Non-Residents

LEATHER WRAP BRACELET with Carolyn ParsaLearn to make a trendy wrap bracelet using leather cord,beads and charms. Beads are sewn between two leather cordsto make a long strand which then wraps around the wrist. Thedesign can be extended to wrap as many times as you desire;however, for this class we will make one that wraps two timesaround and uses a charm or button for the closure. When yousign up, you will receive a supply list for this project. Wednesday January 21, 6-8pm (1 session) orWednesday February 18, 6-8pm (1 session)$30 Residents/$40 Non-Residents

WIRE WRAPPED SEA GLASS with Carolyn ParsaHave fun with your findings from the sea! In thisintermediate class, you will learn to use wire to turn sea glass into a pendant. The technique learned in this class can be extended to wrap other found objects, as well tocreate your own recycled jewelry. When you sign up you be given a supplies list. Wednesday, February 4, 6-8pm (1 session) orWednesday, March 25, 6-8pm (1 session)$25 Residents/$35 Non-Residents

LIFE ENHANCEMENTA TASTE OF T’AI CHI CHIH®with Sharon Sirkis, BSN, accredited T’ai Chi Chih teacherT’ai Chi Chih® practice is a series of twenty separate, easy-to-learn moves that circulate and balance the chi, the life forcethat flows within each person. These slow and gentle movescan be done from a standing or seated position, and can belearned in a short period of time. In this fun and entertainingworkshop, you will be taught a few of the T’ai Chi Chih®

moves, which you can actually take away and practice onyour own. Many of Sharon’s students have enjoyed thegrounding aspect of the class, which helps with focus, clarity,and feeling more present in everyday life. Others have gainedabundant energy, improved sleep, better balance, enhancedcreativity and radiant health. Sharon’s patience in teachingcombined with her sense of humor, provide for a fun andrelaxing environment. All sizes, strengths and ages arewelcome. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.Sunday, February 8, 10am-12pm (1 session)$20 Resident/$30 Non-Resident

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RENTALRATESColumbia Art Center rentals are available in our art galleries, studiorooms and Japanese garden. Enjoy a unique setting filled with original art for your next event. Art displays change regularly. All rental rates include use of kitchen and restrooms. Limited number of tables

and chairs are available for use. Renters are required to set up and clean rented studios. Catering is not provided

by Columbia Art Center. Please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 for more information or to reserve your rental.

*Rentals in galleries are contingent on type of show on exhibit.

RENTAL LOCATION HOURLY RATE (Two Hour Minimum) ROOM CAPACITY

Studio One.................................$60 Weekdays $90 Weekends ...........Table Seating 35, Chairs/Standing 55

Studio Two ...........................................$55 Weekdays $80 Weekends ...........Table Seating 20

Main Gallery*......................................$75 Weekdays $110 Weekends.........Table Seating 40, Chairs/Standing 50

Window Gallery*.................................$70 Weekdays $105 Weekends.........Table Seating 25, Chairs/Standing 35

Main and Window Galleries* .............$125 Weekdays $185 Weekends.......Table Seating 60, Chairs/Standing 95

Galleries* and Studio One ....................$175 Weekdays $260 Weekends.......Table Seating 100, Chairs/Standing 140

Japanese Garden .................................$100 Weekdays $150 Weekends.......Table Seating 30, Chairs/Standing 60

Stained Glass/Jewelry Studio...............$55 Weekdays $80 Weekends ...........Table Seating 20

Digital Room ........................................$75 Weekdays $110 Weekends.........7 at Computers, 15 at Table

Studio Three.........................................$55 Weekdays $80 Weekends ...........Table Seating 20

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Class Policies& ProceduresINCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY If Howard County public schools are closed due

to inclement weather, Columbia Art Center will not hold daytime adult classes or any youth

classes. For information regarding adult afternoon and evening classes and all weekend classes,

please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075.

DISCOUNTS Individuals who live or work full-time on Columbia Association assessed

property pay the discounted “Resident” tuition for classes. All others must pay the

“Non-Resident” tuition. Access to CA facilities and programs may be denied to a

Columbia Resident (member or non-member) whose property is the subject of a

covenant violation referred to the Architectural Resource Committee for Action.

SUPPLIES Adult students are responsible for purchasing their own materials for most

classes. Refer to course description for clarification or call Columbia Art Center for additional

information. A supply list for adult classes will be supplied upon registration.

CANCELLATION AND TUITION REFUNDS Columbia Art Center reserves the

right to cancel any class for any reason. In the event Columbia Art Center must cancel a class,

refund of tuition is guaranteed. Tuition cannot be credited, prorated or refunded after the first

day of class. No prorated tuitions will be given; full tuition is required. If you have any questions

about the content or focus of the class, please contact Columbia Art Center before the class

begins.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY Columbia Art Center has a zero tolerance policy for class

disruption and aggression towards staff, instructors, students and visitors. Any type of aggressive

behavior may be grounds for removal from Columbia Art Center. Columbia Art Center reserves

the right to suspend or terminate class participation and usage of Columbia Art Center for

inappropriate or abusive behavior or class disruption. No credits or refunds will be granted.

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Registration &AdmissionAdmission is open to everyone. Advanced registration is required and early enrollment is advised to reserve a space in each class andto avoid possible cancellation. A class will be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met three days prior to the classbeginning. Several classes have pre-requisites. Please read course descriptions carefully.

PAYMENT Full payment must accompany the registration form and is required to hold your space in class. Registration and payment may be done in person, by mail, by fax, or over the phone. Tuition can be paid by check or credit card (Mastercard, Visaand American Express accepted). Please make check payable to Columbia Art Center.

Last Name First Name MI

Name of Parent/Guardian Age of child (if student is under 18)

Day Telephone Evening Telephone

Street Address

City State Zip

Email Address Date

Course Name Tuition Fees Total

Total

Account Number and 3-Digit VIN Number (located on back of card) Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Exp Date

Cardholder’s Name Cardholder’s Signature

Please read and sign important waiver on page 27.

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In consideration for being allowed to use The Columbia Association, Inc.’s ( “CA “) facilities andequipment, participate in any of CA’s classes and programs or avail myself of CA’s services (collectively,“CA activities “), I agree to abide by all rules established by CA. I hereby release CA, its officers, employees, instructors, trainers, agents or representatives (the “Releasees “) from all liability to the undersigned, my representatives, heirs and assigns, for any and all claims for any loss, damage, theft of personal property, personal injury, bodily injury or death, whether caused by the negligence of theReleasees or otherwise, arising as a result of CA activities. I further waive and covenant not to sue Releasees for any such claims.

I am voluntarily participating in CA activities with knowledge of the possible dangers involved, andhereby agree to accept any and all inherent risks of bodily injury, death or property damage.

I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage or cost,including attorneys’ fees, they may incur due to my CA activities, whether caused by the negligence ofthe Releasees or otherwise.

I further agree that this Release and Indemnity Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive aspermitted by the law of the State of Maryland and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement will continue in full legal force and effect.

I affirm that I am of legal age, am freely signing this Agreement, and if the participant in CA activitiesis a minor, that I am the parent or legal guardian of that minor. I have read this Agreement and fullyunderstand that I am giving up legal rights and remedies that I, and if applicable, my spouse, the minor,or a legal guardian for the minor might have now or in the future.

Signature of Member/Part icipant , Date

Print Name

I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor indicated below. I am signing this agreement on behalf ofsaid minor and acknowledge that in so doing, I am giving up legal rights and remedies that I, my spouse,a legal guardian for the minor or the minor might have now or in the future.

Minor , Da te

Signature of Parent/Guardian , Date

Print Name of Parent/Guardian , Date

Release, Waiver of Liabilityand Indemnity Agreement

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