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Cultural Arts Events Revised 12/12/2009

 

Hemlock Farms Community Association


 Winter/Spring 2010

 Cultural Arts


With listings of Workshops, Special Events

Instructional courses for your enjoyment!

 

Workshops – Classes

Advanced Wheel Throwing – Tom Neugebauer

Refine throwing skills on the wheel. This course is for those that have previous wheel throwing experience.  Tom will be teaching the students how to make and test glazes. Dates: Fridays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 19. Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.  Place: Art Chalet. Fee: $130.00 per person. Ages 15 and over. Limited to six participants.


Handbuilding with Clay – Joann Wells Greenbaum

Handbuilding with clay is a fun way to be creative and make a functional piece of stoneware to be used and cherished! Joann is a “ hands on” instructor! She has plenty of ideas or will help you bring yours to fruition. Dates: Mondays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1. Time: 6:30 – 8:30p.m. Fee: $85.00 includes materials. Place Art Chalet by handball courts.


Mommy/Daddy and Me, Play with Paint! -  Kelly Stagen

This class gives 2-4 years old children an opportunity to be introduced to the art world! The children will be painting and messing up our space and not yours!!! Wear play clothes! Moms/Dads, you too! Date: Wednesday, January 13. Place: Large Art Room/Steerbarn Time: 10:30 – 11:15. Fee: $6.00.

 

Jazz and Modern Dance Techniques – Adrienne Cordani

Creative movements incorporating jazz, modern dance and hip- hop geared to the younger student of dance. At the end of the six week course, a recital will be performed by the students. Wear comfortable clothing, ballet slippers, or other non-skid shoe or sneaker. Dates: Thursdays- January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18. Place: Steerbarn Auditorium Time: 6:15-7:00 p.m. Fee: $50.00

 

Discovering Kandinsky! Ages 7 – 10 – Kelly Stagen

Lets learn about abstract art!. Dates: Tuesdays, January 26, February 2, 9, 16 

Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Place: Pottery Room/Steer Barn. Fee: $35.00 includes materials.

 

Pottery Class – Using the Potter’s Wheel – Ongoing Wheel - Amy Strapec

This class is for students who have already taken the beginner course. We will continue to work on throwing techniques and make functional stoneware. Dates: February 3,10,17,24, March3,10. Time: 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Place: Art Chalet. Fee: $120.00.

 

Kid’s Pottery Class – Amy Strapec

The students will create a free form sculpture and give the potter’s wheel a try! This class is for ages 6 – 10.  Dates: Saturdays, March 6,13,27. Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Place: Art Chalet. Fee: $50.00 materials included. Wear play clothes.

 

Ukrainian Egg Workshop – Carol Rick

These are a traditional craft in the Ukraine, with a history of thousands of years. The method is similar to batik-patterns are drawn on the egg with wax, which then protects the covered areas from the dye that is applied. By repeating this process with different colors of dye, a multi-colored pattern s built up. Finally, the wax is removed to reveal the colors that were covered up at each stage.. Bring home your own pysanka and the knowledge to make more. Date: Saturday, March 20. Time: 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Fee: $20.00 Materials included but if you have tapered candle stubs, bring them along. Please bring a bagged lunch and drink. Place: Large Art Room/Clubhouse

 

Beginner Pottery Course – Amy Strapec

Contemplation, fusion of mind and body, the peace and serenity of a spinning wheel…Whoops! There goes the clay all over! It takes some practice but once you get started, it is something you won’t forget! Join this beginner pottery course and get your hands in the mud! Dates: Saturdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 .Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Fee: $95.00. Ages: 15 and over. Limited to six students.

 

Beginner Photography Workshop! – Daniel Lanton

This course is for the beginning photographer. More details to follow. Date: Sunday, April 18 Time: 12:00 – 5:00. Fee: $85.00. Place: Clubhouse auditorium. Although this course will be based on DSLR cameras, Daniel will be covering composition, framing shots etc. You can check out Daniels photography at www.darkershadesofbrown.com



Workshop Fees vary depending on the length of the workshop.     Materials fees are NOT included in the price unless otherwise noted.  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 OR PRORATED. 

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



Special Events


NYC Bus TripsWednesdays. 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 per person. Leaving from FAWN HILL at 7:30 a.m. and returning at approximately 10:00 p.m. April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 10,
December 1.  
No refunds after sign up deadlines.


New Jersey Symphony Orchestra @ The PAC in Newark, NJ. Russian Romantics. THURSDAY, MARCH 25. Giancarlo Guerrero – conductor. Olga Kern- piano   RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3.  TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4. The bus leave Hemlock at 9:30 a.m. and return approx. 6:00 p.m. Unop arrival we will have  box lunch in the private Upper Rotunda of the PAC. NJSO musicians will join us for lunch to talk about the orchestra and answer questions. During intermission, the NJSO will invite us to a private reception where we will have the opportunity to enjoy a complementary glass of wine or bottled water. We have secured 25 A tickets for this concert. The all inclusive price is only $96.00. There is a $5.00 discount per person if pre-paid in full by February 1. We have limited space, so please reserve early! To watch a portion of Olga’s winning performance go to youtube.com and search for Olga Kern 3. You will be amazed! If you would like to watch a DVD that portrays just how difficult a piece the RACH 3 is, the movie is SHINE. The Cultural Arts Department has a copy of it if you would like to borrow it.

 

Café Nights –– Steer Barn Auditorium and Café. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets pre-paid at the HFCA office are $8.00. Tickets at the door; $10.00 unless otherwise advertised. BYOB! Free coffee, soda, popcorn and pretzels, desserts.

November 7 – Ron Richardson! Performed with the Platters, Coasters and Drifters. Will be performing some Motown, 50’s, 60’s, Rock n Roll and more!

 

December 5 – Bach and Brahms! Wesley Tudor on Cello and Stephen Faubel on Piano, classically trained faculty from the Black Bear Conservatory in Hawley will perform this winter evening concert!

January 16 – Marc von em!     Marc von em is currently on tour with Rob Thomas. His performance here in Hemlock will include his own music with a hint of James Taylor and Marc can also belt out the blues! Come and listen to this fabulous musician. Support our Café Nights in the dead of winter! Visual artwork by Peter Daniel and Catherine Bonsangue.

February 20 – Fantasia Project! Rock and Roll cover band and also plays some original work. Come and dance to music from the 50’s to today! TIME: 8:00 – 10:00p.m. Doors open at 7:30p.m. Visual artwork by Carlos Serano.

Writers Group-Mary Last

Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.  Place: Orchard House. Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. For information call 775-7679.

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