Cultural Arts Events Revised 5/18/2008

 

Hemlock Farms Community Association

 

Spring-Summer 2008

 Cultural Arts

Activities Directory

With listings of Workshops, Special Events

Instructional courses for your enjoyment!

Workshops  - Classes

Workshop Fees vary depending on the length of the workshop.     Materials fees are NOT included in the price.  Please check each one.  *Minimum signups for each workshop –  6 persons (unless otherwise noted) for more information on Cultural Arts activities, please call Amy Strapec-Cultural Arts Director @ 570-775-4200/ext. 118.  Please note: In case of inclement weather, classes will be rescheduled by the instructor.

Fees for classes, workshops and special events (including Bus trips)

ARE NON REFUNDABLE. 

However, in the event a class is cancelled by HFCA, enrolled students would be entitled to receive a refund.  

Garden Wreath – Marion Poplawski

Spring into summer with this front door wreath. Little garden tools, flower pots, birds, and seasonal silk flowers will adorn your wreath for the coming summer months!

Friday – May 23  Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.  Fee: $25.00 per person, includes materials but bring a glue gun if you have one.  Place: Large Art Room/Steer Barn. Sign up by May 16 at the HFCA office.

Beginner Clay for Adults –  Amy Strapec

In this four week session, 5 students will be bringing home an extensive tile project that is ready to hang in their own homes. We also will make a functional piece of stoneware.

Tuesdays – May 27, June, 3, 10, 17. Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $85.00 per person.

Drum Workshop for Beginners – Jason Strapec

This class is geared for all beginner students. Will study proper technique and form, rhythm, time signature, beginner drum set beats. Equipment supplied for class time.

Dates: Saturdays – June 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Place: Large Art Room/Steer Barn. Fee: $40.00 per person.

Artist’s Raw Materials Workshop – Thomas Bosket

Thomas Bosket received his MFA from Yale University, developed an artist’s raw materials course at Pratt Institute and was awarded distinguished teacher of the year at Parson’s School of Design in 2002. Thomas will be teaching this materials workshop focusing on new pigment technology, component acrylic systems, as well as how to formulate your own oil mediums.

Saturday – June 14. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Place: Large Art Room/Steer Barn. Fee: $30.00 per person Sign up by May 31.

Chocolate Making Class! – Joan Gilbert

Learn how to fill chocolate candies. Create your own confections using peanut butter, caramels, nut clusters and cherries as fillers.  Joan has been in the business of making candy for over 30 years and is excited to bring her expertise to you. Ages 12 and over

Saturday – June 14 Time: 1:00 – 3:00p.m. Place: Orchard House. Fee: $10.00 per person materials included. Sign up by June 6

Fresh Flower Designs – Marion Poplawski

Learn how to turn those grocery store flowers into a high end vase arrangement.  We’ll use some of the flowers to learn how to make a corsage for those special occasions.

Friday – June 27. Time: 6:30 -9:00 p.m.  Fee: $25.00 per person includes materials.  Sign up by June 20. Place: Large Art Room/Steer Barn

Pottery Class for Ages 11 and Over – Katie Tolan

Combination of hand built projects and throwing on the wheel. “The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where they live or a few feet away.”

Saturdays – July 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 1:00 – 2:30.  Location: Art Chalet. Fee: $65.00 per child materials included. Sign up by June 28. Katie received her B.A. in Art Ed from Adelphi University in 2006. Katie has been fervently sharing her knowledge of clay with children in summer camps and non-profit art schools.

Children’s Summer Pottery Workshop – Katie Tolan

Combination of hand built projects geared for the younger child.

Saturdays – July 5, 12, 19, 26. Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Ages 6 – 10. Fee: $65.00 per child materials included. Location: Art Chalet.  Sign up by June 28

Meet the Great Masters! Ages 4 – 6 – Kelly Stagan

Children will explore the work of several famous artists. They will create artworks imitating their style. Lots of fun and learning too! Kelly enjoys sharing her art background with young people.

Mondays – July 7, 14, 21, 28. Time: 10:00 – 10:40 a.m. Fee: $35.00 includes all materials.  Place: Large Art Room/Steer Barn

Creating Art! Ages 4 – 6 – Kelly Stagan

Children will explore the elements of art and create several masterpieces to take home.

Mondays – July 7, 14, 21, 28. Time: 3:00 – 3:40 p.m. Fee: $35.00 includes all materials. Place: Large Art Room/Steer Barn

Advanced Wheel Throwing Techniques – Amy Strapec

Geared for the more experienced potter who can center 5 lbs. on the wheel. We will be practicing form, shaping techniques, decorating, and kiln firing methods.

Thursdays – July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 14, 21. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. $130.00

includes materials.

Introduction to Adult Ballet – Donna Jacobs

If you thought you couldn’t do ballet, come and learn to float across the floor with beginner steps. Arabesque, Bar and Center Floor exercises. Dance combos and more.

Thursdays- July 10, 17, 24, 31. Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. Place: Steer Barn Auditorium. Fee: $25.00 per person. Sign up by Thursday, July 3.

Beginner Wheel Pottery Class-Amy Strapec

Have you always wanted to try? In this class you will get down and dirty in the mud! Try something new! We will work on preparing the clay, centering clay on the potter’s wheel and bringing home a few functional pieces that are dishwasher, oven and microwave safe. Mondays- July 14, 28, 4, 11.  6:30 –9:30 p.m.  Fee: $100.00 per person includes materials.

Life Drawing Classes – non instructional

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13, 20, 27. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fee: $10.00 per person. Professional models wanted.

Special Events

NYC Bus Trips – This is a “day on your own”. See a play, visit a museum or just stroll around the Big Apple. Sign-up deadline is two weeks before the trip date. Fee: $28.00 pp. Next bus trip is Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Sign up by April 2.

 May 21 – Sign up by May 7

June 18 -  Sign up by June 4 – Leaves from 402 Bus stop

July 16 – Sign up by July 2 – Leaves from 402 Bus stop

August 20 – Sign up by August 6 – Leaves from 402 Bus stop

September 17 – Sign up by September 3

October 15 – Sign up by October 1

November 19 – Sign up by November 5

December - TBA  

Bus leaves from Fawn Hill unless otherwise specified. No refunds after sign up deadline.

ROAD TRIP!  Thursday, May 29. Join us on our own Hemlock Farms school bus and take a ride to Scranton. We will visit the Marywood University galleries, then over to Cooper’s Seafood for lunch, and lastly stop at the Everhart Museum. We will leave Fawn Hill at 9:30 a.m. and arrive back in Hemlock at approximately 4:00 p.m. Fee for lunch and transportation is $19.00 per person. Not included is the Everhart Museum which charges $3.00 per senior over 62 years of age. Sign up quickly for this trip! Reservations need to be made by May 24! Make sure you fill out the menu.

Hemlock Café Night- Wednesday, June 11.  JAZZ TRIO.  Come hear the emotional and riveting music lead by Phil Barr on piano. Paul Mitchell on bass and Jason Strapec on drums make up the trio. $5.00 prepaid at the HFCA office.  $8.00 at the door.  BYOB, feel free to bring some appetizers. We will provide light refreshments. Doors open at 7:00p.m.

Hemlock Farms Artists – “A Salute to Creativity” Chant Gallery

Opening reception, Friday, July 11. Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Music by Eddie Biamonte

Hemlock Artists will be showing their work from July 4 – August 29. Applications are available at the HFCA office.

Comedy Night 

Lenny Rush! $20.00 per person. Light refreshments available. Tickets will go on sale at the office on July 1. Saturday, July 26. 8:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Fine Art Show and Sale in the Steer Barn Auditorium! Sunday – July 20

10:00 – 4:00. Talented, quality artists from all over will be showcasing their artwork.

Hemlock Farms Day – Saturday, August 2. Raindate – August 3. Flea Market and Craft Vendor applications are now being taken. $25.00 per 10 x 10 space.

Labor Day Flea Market/Craft Vendors and Classic Car Show – Saturday, August 30.

Hot dogs, drinks for sale.  Doo- wop music to swing to.  Applications are available at the HFCA office or by calling the Cultural Arts Dept. $15.00 per 12 x 12’ space.

Antique’s Appraisal with Dr. Lori! – Sunday, October 12. Details to be announced at a later date.

These are NOT all the classes, trips, events & workshops that will be available

during this semester. 

Our Classes and workshops are continually being updated, so please watch for any

additional activities throughout the season.  Channel 15 and the HFCA Office will also have updates when available.

We need to know what you would enjoy doing, so we can offer the very best here at Hemlock Farms!  Please contact the Cultural Arts Director at the HFCA office,  570-775-4200, extension 118 with any  suggestions or comments.  Your input is very valuable. 

Fees for classes, workshops and special events (including Bus trips)

ARE NON REFUNDABLE. 

However, in the event a class is cancelled by HFCA, enrolled students would be entitled to receive a refund.  

All classes & workshops must be paid for in full before they start.  Students cannot pay for a portion of a class or special event, or for a single session, or cannot pay for the remainder of a class even if they start after the class has passed its first session.

We can not sign you up until you have paid. In case a trip or class is cancelled, checks will be returned to you.

All fees collected pay for trips and/or the instructors for coming to Hemlock Farms and instructing our residents in a professional and educational manner, and for advertising and administrative costs incurred.

Hemlock Farms Community Association and the Cultural Arts Department