Cultural Arts Events Revised 6/3/2008
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.
Artist’s Raw Materials Workshop – Thomas Bosket
Thomas Bosket received his MFA from
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
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
Children’s Drawing/Painting for Ages 7 – 10 – Bea Dannenfelser
Children will learn how to set up for a still life drawing, explore human and animal forms, mix colors, shading and other techniques.
Wednesdays – July 9, 16, 23, 30. Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Fee: $35.00 includes materials. Place: Large Art Room/Steer Barn. Sign up by Monday, July 7.
Children’s Drawing and Painting Class – Ages 11 – 15 – Bea Dannenfelser
Class is same synopsis as above but geared for the older children.
Wednesdays – July 9, 16, 23, 30. Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Fee: $35.00 includes materials.
Place: Large Art Room/Steer Barn. Sign up by Monday, July 7
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.
All Occasion Card Making! – Sherry Ronan
You thought rubber stamping was a one dimensional process? Sherry will teach you how to make a beautiful, original, all occasion card by cutting, layering and gluing cardstock and other materials.
Date: Thursday, July 17Time: 3:30- 5:30 p.m.Place: Large Art Room/Steer Barn. Fee: $20.00 Bring good sharp paper scissors, matte cutter.
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. Time: 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.
Beaded Bracelet – Sherry Ronan
These bracelets are gorgeous! Let Sherry show us how use seed beads, magnetic closures and a spiral technique to bring this one of a kind piece of jewelry to a finish. Date: Saturday, August 16. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Fee: $25.00 materials included. Place: Lg. Art. Rm/Steer Barn. Sign up by August 9.
Rubber Stamping in 3 Dimension – Sherry Ronan
Different designs are used to layer holiday greeting cards. This project can be used for decorations, mobiles, wall art etc.
Thursday – August 21. Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $20.00. Bring sharp paper scissors and matte cutter. Place: Large Art Room/Steer Barn.
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.
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.
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 JULY
26
Lenny Rush! $20.00 per person. Light refreshments available. Tickets will go on sale at the office June 9 for the event held on Saturday, July 26. 8:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Fine Art Show and
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.
Comedy Night!
AUGUST 23
$20.00 per person. Light refreshments available. Tickets will go on sale July 28.
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.
Thank you!
Hemlock Farms Community Association and
the Cultural Arts Department