Art Classes at The Square!

If minimum enrollment of a class is not reached one week prior to the 1st class session, PGSMOA reserves the right to cancel the class.

PRESCHOOL OPEN STUDIO
NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Ages: 3-6 w/parent or caregiver
Instructor: Wende Curry
Days: Tuesdays: Sept 14,21,28, Oct 5,12,19
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Price: $4.50 Non-Members ($2.00 Members)
Supplies provided by The Square!

Come join Wende Curry as she guides you and your child through this creative quality time together. Experience art while you watch your child's imagination grow!

INTRO TO CALLIGRAPHY I
Registration Deadline: Sept 23, 2010
Ages: Teen-Adult (Class Limit 12)
Instructor: Ruth McDonald-Gates
Days: Tuesdays: Oct 5,12,19, Nov 16,23,30, Dec 7,14
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Class Fee: $89.00 ($80.00 Members)
Supply Fee: $35.00

Students will learn an elegant, graceful alphabet in a step-by-step approach by covering basic strokes, minuscules (lower-case letters) and capitals.

INTRO TO CALLIGRAPHY II
Registration Deadline: Sept 23, 2010
Ages: Teen-Adult (Class Limit 12)
Instructor: Ruth McDonald-Gates
Days: Thursdays: Oct 7,14,21, Nov 11,18, Dec 2,9,16
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Class Fee: $89.00 ($80.00 Members)
Supply Fee: $35.00

This is a continuation of Intro to Calligraphy. Students who take this class must have attended Intro to Calligraphy I.

Digital Albums
Ages: Teen-Adult
Instructor: Whitney Olson
Days: Mondays/Tuesdays: Sept 27, 28, Oct 4,5,12,25
Times: 6:30-8:30pm
Price: $66.00 ($60.00 Members)

Whether you're looking to make a photo album, a recipe book, a portfolio, or even turn your blog into something you can hold; join us for an entry level class on digital book publishing. Class fee includes your very first book! You'll work with free photo editing and book publishing software to make yourself and author. We'll spend time making your pictures look their best, and then we'll compile them in a book. And we'll do it all in the easiest and least expensive way possible. These books make great holiday gifts!

Figure Drawing
Ages: Teen-Adult
Instructor: Whitney Polich
Days: Fridays: Oct 15,22, Nov 12,19, Dec 3,10
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Prices: $55.00 ($50.00 Members)
Supply Fee: $25.00

This class is for all levels of drawing ability with lots of focus on personalized instruction. Students will explore drawing the figure in a variety of poses and gestures with charcoal. Each day, the class will conclude with a brief critique and discussion of progress.

Intro to Publisher
Ages: Teen-Adult (Class Limit 8)
Instructor: Aaron Kueffler
Days: Wednesdays: Sept 15,22,29 Oct 6,13
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Price: $55.00 ($50.00 Members)
Supplies: Handouts will be provided by the instructor. It may be desirable for the student to bring a USB pen/jump drive, as well as a tablet and pen/pencil for note taking.

Microsoft Publisher is an easy to use application for creating a variety of print related items such as newsletters, brochures, business cards, etc. In this course, we will discuss the Publisher interface, and look at how to create a publication from scratch or by using one of the many template designs available in Publisher.

Intro to Pottery
Ages: Teen-Adult (Class limit 10)
Instructor: Don Marberg
Days: Thursdays: Sept 16,23,30, Oct 7,14,21,28, Nov 4
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Prices: $150.00 ($135.00 Members)
Plus $27.00 clay & glazing fee
Clay tool kits are available to purchase for $12.00.

Learn the fundamentals of wheel-thrown pottery, including centering and shaping forms as well as glazing. Students may use the clay studio when classes are not in session to practice their skills. This is a relaxing and fun class!

Intro to Coil Pots
Ages: Teen-Adult
Instructor: Whitney Polich
Days: Tuesdays: Oct 19,26 Nov 2,9,16,23
Time: 6:00-9:00PM
Class Fee: $77.00 ($70.00 Members)
Supply Fee: $27.00 Clay and Glaze

Students will learn the general history of coil pots and the fundamentals for creating their own pot. The focus will be on form vs. function and controlling the clay. Students will then get the chance to make their own vessel and glaze it.

Pottery with Judy Ericksen
Ages: Teen-Adult (Class limit 10)
Instructor: Judy Ericksen
Days: Mondays: Sept 13,20,27 Oct 4,18,25 Nov 1,8
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Prices: $150.00 ($135.00 Members)
Plus $27.00 clay & glazing fee
Clay tool kits are available to purchase for $12.00.

This class with Great Falls potter/artist Judy Ericksen is for students who have had one or more classes in Beginning Potter's Wheel. Focus will be on improving throwing and forming skills, working on special items of your choice, and exploring glazing techniques.