The Jamestown Arts Center offers a variety of learning opportunities for children, teens and adults throughout the year!
Ages : 6 - 12
Join us in the JAC Art Studios for a fun-filled and engaging experience this Holiday season! Campers will flex their creative muscles
as they learn independently and in groups to create Holiday-themed projects with various art media. Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle.
Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Date: Saturday, December 28th
Times: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Fees: $45 (Members $40.50)
Ages: 6-12
Ages : All ages
This workshop is currently full, please email seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to get on the waiting list.
The Jamestown Arts Center and local educator Jesús de la Torre present a family-friendly, hands-on workshop on the whys and hows of the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos. Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico where people honor their loved ones who have passed away by celebrating their lives with food, music and traditional crafts. Participants will learn the history and traditions associated with this celebration rooted in Mesoamerican traditions by creating the necessary elements of a traditional ofrenda such as papel-picado, cempasúchil flowers and calavera masks. Please bring a likeness (such as a photograph) of a loved one who you’d like to honor to include in the ofrenda. Please note that all who plan on attending must pay the $10 workshop fee per person (Children under 2 are free!). This includes the educational presentation, craft activities, festivities and food provided by Tallulah’s Taqueria!
Date: Saturday, November 2nd 
Times: Presentation and Workshop at 4:00 pm, Festival at 5:00 pm
Fee: $10/person (Children under 2 FREE!)
Instructor: Jesús de la Torre
Ages : Adults
Have you wondered how a realistic watercolor artist creates atmospheric perspective? In addition, do you desire to learn how to layer washes to create more realistic, luminescent, intense colors and values? J. M. Littleton will reveal her process of how she begins with a preliminary drawing and layering light washes to develop them into realistic images. Students will enjoy learning these concepts through lecture, discussion, demonstration & personal instruction and they will practice executing flat and gradated washes. In addition, students will learn the meaning and uses of color theory to enhance the depth of field in their paintings. Further, participants will bring in images (with a strong light source) of subject matter that interests them, to develop a painting. Though Ms. Littleton focuses on wildlife painting in her own work, the realistic techniques she teaches are applicable for all subject matter including still life, landscape, figure, portrait and marine painting.
Dates: Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, 2019
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $299 (Members $269.10)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Jennifer Littleton
J.M. Littleton began teaching after graduating from Maryland Institute College of Art in the winter of 1993. In 1994 she started instructing for Towson University where she spent three and a half years. After the first year at TU, Ms. Littleton officially started the “Littleton School of Art”. She started teaching at the Community College of Baltimore County in 1996 and Kreiger Schecter Day School in 1998. She is currently on an excellence of teaching list with CCBC. In 2011 she began instructing for Carroll Community College and Plaza Arts in Towson. While teaching Classical Drawing, Chalk Pastel and Realistic Watercolor for Howard Community College beginning in 2012, in 2014-2015 Ms. Littleton was Awarded the Adjunct Faculty Instructor of the year. She taught workshops for the Hilton Head Art League in South Carolina (2012 & 2013), Plaza Arts and CCC. In 2013 she began teaching Realistic Watercolor for Frederick Community College and Classical Drawing for Morgan State University.
Ages : Adults & Teens ages 13 +
PHOTOGRAPHY 101 WORKSHOPS WITH ONNE VAN DER WAL
Come and join Onne as he explains in a clear, concise and humorous way, how to use your DSLR. He will discuss and show examples both on the big screen and in his popular little Photography Reference Guide (included in the photo class fee).
Stop using the P or Auto (Bozo) mode on your camera and start using ALL the settings that the real pros use to create stunning imagery.
YOU need to be in control of your camera not the camera in charge of you! It’s not rocket science! Once you discover what all the dials do, you will realize that’s its actually quite easy to be the master of your DSLR camera!
The first class covers the basic camera controls, He will discuss exposure, aperture, ISO and how to set up your camera correctly, the importance of the histogram plus the benefits of shooting in RAW format not JPEG. The second class is about workflow and post production, how to download your files from the camera and organize them in a simple method and how to process the files in Lightroom.
Onne will use his laptop and projector to illustrate and explain it all. All you need to bring is a note pad and pencil and your DSLR, if you have one. If you are in the market for a new camera and/or lens we can let you know what the affordable options are.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to learn the basics of digital photography or the advanced amateur that wants to polish up on his/her photo skills and get to the next level with their photography. This is not an iPhone or Point and Shoot photo class.
Two sessions: Tuesdays, January 21 and 28, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $195 for both nights, $100 for one night
Instructor Bio:
Onne van der Wal is one of the most prolific and talented marine photographers in the world of sailing. He was born in Holland on February 24, 1956 and raised in Hout Bay, South Africa. Before he learned to walk, he learned to sail aboard his grandfather’s boat. After he progressed through youth sailing training programs, he discovered his passion, ocean racing.
As the bowman and engineer aboard the Dutch maxi-boat Flyer II, van der Wal won all four legs of the 1981-82 Whitbread Round the World Race. Along the way, he took his camera with him everywhere he went, even to the top of the mast and the end of the spinnaker pole.
In addition to editorial work, Onne, who is based out of Newport, Rhode Island, has shot for blue chip commercial clients, including Hinckley Yachts, J Boats, North Sails, and Harken.
While he has an artist’s eye for composition and color, Onne is also a perfectionist when it comes to the technical aspects of his craft. As a member of the elite Canon Explorers of Light, a group of the most influential photographers and cinematographers in the world, he is always pushing the equipment and the technology forward.
He was one of the first marine photographers to go all digital, and is an early adopter of shooting with drones to get that unique perspective that is higher than a stepladder, but lower than a helicopter. He often works with equipment manufacturers to improve their gear and shot the 2013 America’s Cup with a prototype Canon 4K video camera.
Gary Jobson, who won the America’s Cup as tactician aboard Courageous said, “With Onne’s pictures, you feel like you are either on board or you want to be on board. The cool thing about our sport is everything changes, all the time: the wind, the waves, the light, and the sail trim. Onne anticipates those changes to capture beautiful images.”
Despite all of the accolades and accomplishments over a career that has covered more than three decades and all seven seas, Onne van der Wal is always looking forward to the next assignment. With a smile, he said, “There are two things I need to do great work. One is wind and the other is sun.” To see more of Onne van der Wal’s work, visit vanderwal.com.
Ages : Teens & Adults
Limestone carving is a satisfying and useful skill which has numerous applications for gardens, landscaping, and creative expression. In this 12-hour introductory-level workshop, students will use manageable scraps of limestone and carve them in relief-bring your own idea or utilize teacher references, and in the process learn something of an art form that has graced buildings and monuments from the Assyrians onward. Included will be plenty of stone lore, tips on securing materials and tools, and information about techniques including polishing and finishing. Please note: These workshops do not include instruction in carving letters. An additional $12 materials fee must be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class.
Two Workshops Available:
January 25 and 26, 2020, 9am – 3pm
February 22 and 23, 2020, 9am – 3pm
Fee: $125 (Members $112.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Laura Travis
Ages : Adults
Join us for an afternoon creating with renowned quilt maker, fabric designer and author Denyse Schmidt! Learn to improvise Denyse’s best-selling (and beloved) Single Girl pattern. Learn how to bypass the repetitive (and let’s face it- tedious) tracing and cutting of hundreds of pattern pieces, and transform the patchwork process into an in-the-moment creative flow. This simple technique will have you stitching up Single Girl blocks quickly and easily, and change your perspective about any quilt pattern!
Please note: a supplies list will be forwarded once your registration has been received.
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2020
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Fee: $199 (Members $179.10)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Denyse Schmidt
A former graphic designer and graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, Denyse Schmidt has been sewing since she was a young girl, taught by her mother. As a professional seamstress, Denyse worked on everything from tutus and bishop’s mitres to fine clothing. She brings these eclectic influences together in patchwork quilts characterized by simple graphics, rich color, and quality workmanship. Firmly rooted in the techniques of quilt-making in this country, Denyse reinterprets tradition to make modern functional quilts that are fresh and offbeat. Her Couture custom quilts, in production since 1996, are pieced to order in her studio and hand-quilted by Amish women in Minnesota. Denyse Schmidt Works, a line of machine-quilted pillows and quilts with an industrial-chic aesthetic, are made at her studio located in a Bridgeport, CT factory building. Clients of DSQ have included The Philip Johnson Glass House, Ralph Pucci International, Takashimaya, The University of Michigan Art Museum, The American Folk Art Museum, and The Whitney Museum Store.
Denyse’s licensing partnerships include books and stationery featuring her quilts and fabric designs with Chronicle Books; a new book Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration with Stewart, Tabori & Chang (Spring 2012); vintage-inspired consumer fabrics with FreeSpirit/Westminster Fibers Lifestyle Fabrics; fabric for chain store distribution under the name DS Quilts Collection with Fabric Traditions; quilt patterns for McCall Pattern Company; and Denyse Schmidt Designs for Sarita Handa, an affordable line of high-quality quilts and accessories that were distributed through boutique and specialty shops worldwide, as well as catalogs and stores such as Pottery Barn, Land of Nod, Crate & Barrel, Neiman Marcus, Maine Cottage Furniture, and ABC Carpets.
Denyse’s journals and drawings are featured in Drawing From Life, The Journal as Art by Jennifer New (Princeton Architectural Press, June 2005). Her quilts are featured in American Contemporary Furniture (Rizzoli International Publications, 2000), and Diamond Baratta Design (Bulfinch, 2006). Denyse’s approach to design and business, and her work has been celebrated in print, including Craft Inc. by Meg Mateo Ilasco (Chronicle Books, 2007), You Can Do It by Lauren Catuzzi Grancolas (Chronicle Books, 2005), and The Crafter Culture Handbook by Amy Spencer (Marion Boyers, 2007). Denyse recently wrote the foreward to the Modern Quilt Guild’s first book, Block Party by Alissa Haight Carlton and Kristen Lejnieks (Stash Books, 2011). 
Denyse’s work has been published in hundreds of distinguished magazines and newspapers world wide, including: The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times Magazine, TIME, American Craft, Yankee Magazine, O the Oprah Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Country Living, Town & Country and People Magazine. She has appeared on several national television shows, including Martha Stewart Living. Her work has been exhibited around the country. Denyse Schmidt was born in 1961 and grew up in central Massachusetts, surrounded by the textile mill towns prevalent in that area. She lives in Bridgeport, CT.
Ages : Adults
Learn a figurative collage technique using bits of torn paper! Similar to Impressionists use of colors or the tiles in a mosaic, Torn Paper Paintings’ unconventional collage technique creates this same visual interest. We will explore hand painting and designing of our own papers to be used in the piece. Rice papers, book pages, maps, store-bought papers, as well as personal ephemera will be applied over a simple under-painting (done at home as class prep) in a painterly fashion. The collage process will be demonstrated throughout and you will learn to use the paper to create color and form as well as light and shadow. No collage experience is required. Previous experience with painting is helpful but not necessary.
Please note: If you attempt to register and sign up for a membership online please note that our membership portal is not working on our website. Please proceed to register at the member rate and call in to process your membership at 401.560.0979. Any other registration issues, please contact Seamus Hames at Seamus@jamestownartcenter.org
Dates: Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, 2020
Times: 10 am – 4 pm
Fee: $180 (Members $162)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Wanda Edwards
Ages : Adults
Class is full, please email seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to get on the waiting list.
Coffee talk and making pots! What could be better? This class covers all skill levels and is designed to introduce a wide array of techniques in wheel throwing, hand building, and glaze/surface decoration. Bring your own coffee or tea!
Dates: Mondays, October 21 – November 25, 10:00am– 12:00pm (5 classes, 2 hours each – NO CLASS ON 11/11!)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Jon Baylor
Ages : Adults
Coffee talk and making pots! What could be better? This class covers all skill levels and is designed to introduce a wide array of techniques in wheel throwing, hand building, and glaze/surface decoration. Bring your own coffee or tea!
Dates: Mondays, October 21 – November 25, 12:30pm– 2:30pm (5 classes, 2 hours each – NO CLASS ON 11/11!)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Jon Baylor
Ages : Adults
No Stress, Simple Sketching in Ink.
Join us for a series of relaxing mornings in the JAC studio as we work on still life drawings.
Dates and Times: Mondays, November 18 – December 9, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (4 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Fee: $110 (Members $99)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Lisa Barsumian
Ages : Teens and Adults
This class is full! Please contact seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to get on the waiting list.
Ever wondered how graphic designers and photographers create such stunning digital artwork? Create your own visual worlds with this basic program! Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop during this fun and engaging class. Space is limited to 5 participants.
Dates: Mondays, October 21 – November 25, 4:00pm– 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each- NO CLASS ON 11/11!)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Teddy Trocki-Ryba
Ages : All ages and levels
Enjoy moving through yoga poses to increase strength, improve balance, coordination and flexibility in this basic yoga class. Learn breathing practices to ease and quiet the mind, increase your energy and reduce stress. Class is suitable for students at various levels of proficiency. Poses will be adapted to meet student’s needs. Beginners & students of all ages & abilities are welcome.
Diana McCallister, who is a certified yoga instructor with 15 years teaching experience, will teach the class. For more information call Diana at 423-1228 or email: dialove7@cox.net. First time students- please contact Diane to confirm the class is running under its regular schedule.
No need to register just come at 6pm on Monday, class is ongoing.
Ages : Teens & Adults
Come experience the magic of printmaking! Students will learn a variety of printing techniques including monotype, collagraph, drypoint etching, and more. The instructor will give a demonstration each week to exhibit a new technique. Students will be encouraged to combine techniques to create complex, layered imagery. Students will also learn inking and wiping techniques using akua (soy-based) inks and will learn how to use the studio’s etching press. No experience needed!
Open Studio is available with this class- please note that Open Studio access is available to Adults only.
Dates: Mondays, October 21 – November 25, 4:00pm– 6:00pm (5 classes, 2 hours each- NO CLASS ON 11/11!)
Fee: $140 (Members $126)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Casey Weibust
Ages : Adults
This class is currently full, please email seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to get on the waiting list.
Learn the basics of stained glass with this new, hands-on class at the JAC! Create your own projects and learn how to navigate the complicated and delicate process of creating stunning stained glass pieces.
Dates: Tuesdays, October 22 – November 19, 6:00pm– 9:00pm (5 classes, 3 hrs/each)
Fee: $170 (Members $153)
Instructor: Jen Black
Ages: Adults
Ages : 12+
Soft sculpture is a type of sculpture made with non-rigid items such as cloth, foam or rubber, often sewn together with a needle and thread, and includes items such as plush dolls and felted decorations. Join artist Eliza Boyer in this new class, and create your own soft sculptures! Students are encouraged to bring in their own fabrics and materials to work with. Additional textile materials, sewing machine and supplies will be provided.
Dates: Tuesdays, November 26 – December 17, 5pm – 8pm (4 classes, 3 hours each)
Fees: $165 (Members $148.50) 
Ages: 12+
Instructor: Eliza Boyer
Ages : Adults
Simple Sketching – Explore the Human Figure 
For each session, a different clothed model will be drawn from. Students are encouraged to work in their own chosen mediums and to bring their own materials. Some drawing experience is recommended. Please note that this class is structured as a workshop, with students working independently with encouragement from the instructor.
Dates and Times: Tuesdays, November 12 – December 3, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (4 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Fee: $110 (Members $99)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Lisa Barsumian
Ages : 6+
This class is great for ANYONE who wants to learn about basic drawing- sign up individually or as a family! We will focus on learning all of the basic drawing techniques while having fun. Special rates offered for groups- at least one adult must accompany each group. Ages 6+.
Dates: Tuesdays, October 22 – November 19, 4:00pm – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Single Student: $125 (Members $112.50)
Family of Two: $230 (Members $207)
Family of Three: $330 (Members $297)
Family of Four $420 (Members $378)
Instructor: Donna McCarthy
Ages: 6+
Ages : Adults
This class is for ceramics students who want to expand their knowledge of the medium by exploring advanced techniques in wheel throwing, hand building, and glaze/surface decoration. Open studio access is included with this class.
Dates: Tuesdays, October 22 – November 19, 6:00 – 9:00pm (5 classes, 3 hrs/each)
Fee: $202.50 (Members $182.25)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Jon Baylor
Ages : Teens & Adults
Learn about the basics of drawing in this fun and engaging class! This easy, after-school class is perfect for teens and adult beginners looking to build up their skills.
Dates: Wednesdays, October 23 – November 20, 4:00pm – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Fee: $115 (Members $103.50)
Instructor: Donna McCarthy
Ages : Adults
This class is a beginner’s course in ceramics, designed to introduce beginner’s techniques in hand building and wheel throwing, with a special emphasis on surface decorating. Open studio access is included with this class.
Dates: Wednesdays, October 23 – November 20, 6:00 – 8:00pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Sherry Italiano
Ages : Teens and Adults
Enjoy moving through Tai Chi poses to increase strength, improve balance, coordination and flexibility in this basic class. Students of all ages & abilities are welcome- Beginners at 6pm and Advanced at 7pm. For more information contact instructor Shahin Barzin at 401-965-8756 or email: sbarzin@aol.com. First time students- please contact Shahin to confirm the class is running under its regular schedule.
No need to register, class is ongoing.
Fee: $10 drop-in
Beginners: 6 pm
Advanced: 7 pm
Ages : Teens and Adults
This class will teach you everything to know to tame acrylic paint and explore this fantastic medium! This introductory course offers practical instruction for beginners. The techniques and basic tools of acrylic will be covered including selection of paint brushes as well as the preparation of paper and canvas. You will discover the preparation of surfaces, the impasto, the fluid technique, and glazes and mediums, with an emphasis on composition and effective use of color.
Dates: Wednesdays, October 30 – December 4, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each- NO CLASS ON 11/27!)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Instructor: Veronique Godbout
Ages :Teens and Adults
Always wanted to do abstract painting, but don’t know where to begin? Experience the hands-on demonstrations and learn techniques and basic formulas, compositions and color techniques to create more meaningful abstract paintings. Be prepared to paint bolder, freer, lighter and more intuitively. This is an acrylic workshop – with a bit of mixed media/collage added for visual impact. This workshop is a serious approach for those who have a great sense of humor and a positive attitude.
Dates: Wednesdays, October 30 – December 4, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each- NO CLASS ON 11/27!)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Veronique Godbout
Ages : Adults
Learn the basics of Mosaic arts in this fun and informative class! Brew your own coffee or tea and join us!
Ages : Adults
Ceramics Open Studio is currently full- please email Seamus Hames at seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to get on the waiting list.
CURRENT RENTERS MAY RENEW THEIR LEASE HERE!
The ceramics studio is available for those who wish to work on their own projects in a relaxed and independent atmosphere. These sessions are FREE for current students, open to past students of Ceramics classes and individuals who demonstrate a working knowledge of the ceramics studio.
Open Studio Prerequisites:
Fees are paid on a quarterly basis. Prorating is available if entering mid-month, to include next full month. Materials are $30 for a 25 lb. bag of clay. Firing fees are included.
Times:
Monday 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Tuesday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday 10:00am – 2:00pm and 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm
PLEASE NOTE: Open Studios often run during bank holidays. Please contact the JAC or see our Facebook page — JAC Open Studio — for calendar and schedule updates.
Ages : Adults
Studio A (Printmaking) is available for those who wish to work on their own projects in a relaxed and independent atmosphere. These sessions are FREE for current students, and are open to past students, and individuals who demonstrate a working knowledge of the print studio.
Open Studio Prerequisites:
Participation in open studio includes a designated drawer for participants to store work and personal supplies. BYO materials – inks, solvents, rags, woodblocks, linoleum, etc. Paper and sintra can be purchased through the JAC. Available shared supplies include brayers, plexi-glass, presses, wood, and linoleum carving tools.
Please note that Open Studio in Studio A is for Adults Only.
Fees are paid on a monthly basis, or as a daily drop-in. Prorating is available if entering mid-month, to include next full month.
Times:
Monday 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Tuesday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm – 2:00pm and 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Ages : All ages
This workshop is currently full, please email seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to get on the waiting list.
The Jamestown Arts Center and local educator Jesús de la Torre present a family-friendly, hands-on workshop on the whys and hows of the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos. Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico where people honor their loved ones who have passed away by celebrating their lives with food, music and traditional crafts. Participants will learn the history and traditions associated with this celebration rooted in Mesoamerican traditions by creating the necessary elements of a traditional ofrenda such as papel-picado, cempasúchil flowers and calavera masks. Please bring a likeness (such as a photograph) of a loved one who you’d like to honor to include in the ofrenda. Please note that all who plan on attending must pay the $10 workshop fee per person (Children under 2 are free!). This includes the educational presentation, craft activities, festivities and food provided by Tallulah’s Taqueria!
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Times: Presentation and Workshop at 4:00 pm, Festival at 5:00 pm
Fee: $10/person (Children under 2 FREE!)
Instructor: Jesús de la Torre
Ages : 6 - 12
Participants will develop an extended awareness of themselves and their creative concepts as related to clay. Three dimensional form, surface texture, and the key properties of clay, paints, and glazes will all be discussed and explored through experimentation and practice. Projects will include instruction both in hand-building and wheel throwing.
Dates: Mondays, October 21 – November 25, 4:00 – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each – NO CLASS ON 11/11!)
Fee: $115 (Members $103.50)
Ages: 6-12
Instructor: Sam Quinn
Ages : All ages and levels
Enjoy moving through yoga poses to increase strength, improve balance, coordination and flexibility in this basic yoga class. Learn breathing practices to ease and quiet the mind, increase your energy and reduce stress. Class is suitable for students at various levels of proficiency. Poses will be adapted to meet student’s needs. Beginners & students of all ages & abilities are welcome.
Diana McCallister, who is a certified yoga instructor with 15 years teaching experience, will teach the class. For more information call Diana at 423-1228 or email: dialove7@cox.net. First time students- please contact Diane to confirm the class is running under its regular schedule.
No need to register just come at 6pm on Monday, class is ongoing.
Ages : 12+
Soft sculpture is a type of sculpture made with non-rigid items such as cloth, foam or rubber, often sewn together with a needle and thread, and includes items such as plush dolls and felted decorations. Join artist Eliza Boyer in this new class, and create your own soft sculptures! Students are encouraged to bring in their own fabrics and materials to work with. Additional textile materials, sewing machine and supplies will be provided.
Dates: Tuesdays, November 26 – December 17, 5pm – 8pm (4 classes, 3 hours each)
Fees: $165 (Members $148.50)
Ages: 12+
Instructor: Eliza Boyer
Ages : 6+
This class is great for ANYONE who wants to learn about basic drawing- sign up individually or as a family! We will focus on learning all of the basic drawing techniques while having fun. Special rates offered for groups- at least one adult must accompany each group. Ages 6+.
Dates: Tuesdays, October 22 – November 19, 4:00pm – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Single Student: $125 (Members $112.50)
Family of Two: $230 (Members $207)
Family of Three: $330 (Members $297)
Family of Four $420 (Members $378)
Instructor: Donna McCarthy
Ages: 6+
Ages : 6 - 12
Join us on Saturday mornings in the JAC Art Studios for a fun-filled time! Students will flex their creative muscles as they learn independently and in groups to create projects with various art media.
Dates: Saturdays, November 16 – December 21, 10:30 am – 12 pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each- NO CLASS ON 11/30!)
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $115 (Members $103.50)
Instructor: Eliza Boyer
Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Ages : 6 - 12
Join us in the JAC Art Studios for a fun-filled and engaging experience this Holiday season! Campers will flex their creative muscles as they learn independently and in groups to create Holiday-themed projects with various art media. Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle.
Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Date: Saturday, December 28th
Times: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Fees: $45 (Members $40.50)
Ages: 6-12
Ages : All ages
This workshop is currently full, please email seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to get on the waiting list.
The Jamestown Arts Center and local educator Jesús de la Torre present a family-friendly, hands-on workshop on the whys and hows of the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos. Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico where people honor their loved ones who have passed away by celebrating their lives with food, music and traditional crafts. Participants will learn the history and traditions associated with this celebration rooted in Mesoamerican traditions by creating the necessary elements of a traditional ofrenda such as papel-picado, cempasúchil flowers and calavera masks. Please bring a likeness (such as a photograph) of a loved one who you’d like to honor to include in the ofrenda. Please note that all who plan on attending must pay the $10 workshop fee per person (Children under 2 are free!). This includes the educational presentation, craft activities, festivities and food provided by Tallulah’s Taqueria!
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Times: Presentation and Workshop at 4:00 pm, Festival at 5:00 pm
Fee: $10/person (Children under 2 FREE!)
Instructor: Jesús de la Torre
Ages : Adults & Teens ages 13 +
PHOTOGRAPHY 101 WORKSHOPS WITH ONNE VAN DER WAL
Come and join Onne as he explains in a clear, concise and humorous way, how to use your DSLR. He will discuss and show examples both on the big screen and in his popular little Photography Reference Guide (included in the photo class fee).
Stop using the P or Auto (Bozo) mode on your camera and start using ALL the settings that the real pros use to create stunning imagery.
YOU need to be in control of your camera not the camera in charge of you! It’s not rocket science! Once you discover what all the dials do, you will realize that’s its actually quite easy to be the master of your DSLR camera!
The first class covers the basic camera controls, He will discuss exposure, aperture, ISO and how to set up your camera correctly, the importance of the histogram plus the benefits of shooting in RAW format not JPEG. The second class is about workflow and post production, how to download your files from the camera and organize them in a simple method and how to process the files in Lightroom.
Onne will use his laptop and projector to illustrate and explain it all. All you need to bring is a note pad and pencil and your DSLR, if you have one. If you are in the market for a new camera and/or lens we can let you know what the affordable options are.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to learn the basics of digital photography or the advanced amateur that wants to polish up on his/her photo skills and get to the next level with their photography. This is not an iPhone or Point and Shoot photo class.
Two sessions: Tuesdays, January 21 and 28, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $195 for both nights, $100 for one night
Instructor Bio:
Onne van der Wal is one of the most prolific and talented marine photographers in the world of sailing. He was born in Holland on February 24, 1956 and raised in Hout Bay, South Africa. Before he learned to walk, he learned to sail aboard his grandfather’s boat. After he progressed through youth sailing training programs, he discovered his passion, ocean racing.
As the bowman and engineer aboard the Dutch maxi-boat Flyer II, van der Wal won all four legs of the 1981-82 Whitbread Round the World Race. Along the way, he took his camera with him everywhere he went, even to the top of the mast and the end of the spinnaker pole.
In addition to editorial work, Onne, who is based out of Newport, Rhode Island, has shot for blue chip commercial clients, including Hinckley Yachts, J Boats, North Sails, and Harken.
While he has an artist’s eye for composition and color, Onne is also a perfectionist when it comes to the technical aspects of his craft. As a member of the elite Canon Explorers of Light, a group of the most influential photographers and cinematographers in the world, he is always pushing the equipment and the technology forward.
He was one of the first marine photographers to go all digital, and is an early adopter of shooting with drones to get that unique perspective that is higher than a stepladder, but lower than a helicopter. He often works with equipment manufacturers to improve their gear and shot the 2013 America’s Cup with a prototype Canon 4K video camera.
Gary Jobson, who won the America’s Cup as tactician aboard Courageous said, “With Onne’s pictures, you feel like you are either on board or you want to be on board. The cool thing about our sport is everything changes, all the time: the wind, the waves, the light, and the sail trim. Onne anticipates those changes to capture beautiful images.”
Despite all of the accolades and accomplishments over a career that has covered more than three decades and all seven seas, Onne van der Wal is always looking forward to the next assignment. With a smile, he said, “There are two things I need to do great work. One is wind and the other is sun.” To see more of Onne van der Wal’s work, visit vanderwal.com.
Ages : Teens & Adults
Limestone carving is a satisfying and useful skill which has numerous applications for gardens, landscaping, and creative expression. In this 12-hour introductory-level workshop, students will use manageable scraps of limestone and carve them in relief-bring your own idea or utilize teacher references, and in the process learn something of an art form that has graced buildings and monuments from the Assyrians onward. Included will be plenty of stone lore, tips on securing materials and tools, and information about techniques including polishing and finishing. Please note: These workshops do not include instruction in carving letters. An additional $12 materials fee must be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class.
Two Workshops Available:
January 25 and 26, 2020, 9am – 3pm
February 22 and 23, 2020, 9am – 3pm
Fee: $125 (Members $112.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Laura Travis
Ages : Teens and Adults
This class is full! Please contact seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to get on the waiting list.
Ever wondered how graphic designers and photographers create such stunning digital artwork? Create your own visual worlds with this basic program! Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop during this fun and engaging class. Space is limited to 5 participants.
Dates: Mondays, October 21 – November 25, 4:00pm– 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each- NO CLASS ON 11/11!)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Teddy Trocki-Ryba
Ages : All ages and levels
Enjoy moving through yoga poses to increase strength, improve balance, coordination and flexibility in this basic yoga class. Learn breathing practices to ease and quiet the mind, increase your energy and reduce stress. Class is suitable for students at various levels of proficiency. Poses will be adapted to meet student’s needs. Beginners & students of all ages & abilities are welcome.
Diana McCallister, who is a certified yoga instructor with 15 years teaching experience, will teach the class. For more information call Diana at 423-1228 or email: dialove7@cox.net. First time students- please contact Diane to confirm the class is running under its regular schedule.
No need to register just come at 6pm on Monday, class is ongoing.
Ages : Teens & Adults
Come experience the magic of printmaking! Students will learn a variety of printing techniques including monotype, collagraph, drypoint etching, and more. The instructor will give a demonstration each week to exhibit a new technique. Students will be encouraged to combine techniques to create complex, layered imagery. Students will also learn inking and wiping techniques using akua (soy-based) inks and will learn how to use the studio’s etching press. No experience needed!
Open Studio is available with this class- please note that Open Studio access is available to Adults only.
Dates: Mondays, October 21 – November 25, 4:00pm– 6:00pm (5 classes, 2 hours each- NO CLASS ON 11/11!)
Fee: $140 (Members $126)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Casey Weibust
Ages : 12+
Soft sculpture is a type of sculpture made with non-rigid items such as cloth, foam or rubber, often sewn together with a needle and thread, and includes items such as plush dolls and felted decorations. Join artist Eliza Boyer in this new class, and create your own soft sculptures! Students are encouraged to bring in their own fabrics and materials to work with. Additional textile materials, sewing machine and supplies will be provided.
Dates: Tuesdays, November 26 – December 17, 5pm – 8pm (4 classes, 3 hours each)
Fees: $165 (Members $148.50)
Ages: 12+
Instructor: Eliza Boyer
Ages : 6+
This class is great for ANYONE who wants to learn about basic drawing- sign up individually or as a family! We will focus on learning all of the basic drawing techniques while having fun. Special rates offered for groups- at least one adult must accompany each group. Ages 6+.
Dates: Tuesdays, October 22 – November 19, 4:00pm – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Single Student: $125 (Members $112.50)
Family of Two: $230 (Members $207)
Family of Three: $330 (Members $297)
Family of Four $420 (Members $378)
Instructor: Donna McCarthy
Ages: 6+
Ages : Teens & Adults
Learn about the basics of drawing in this fun and engaging class! This easy, after-school class is perfect for teens and adult beginners looking to build up their skills.
Dates: Wednesdays, October 23 – November 20, 4:00pm – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Fee: $115 (Members $103.50)
Instructor: Donna McCarthy
Ages : Teens and Adults
Enjoy moving through Tai Chi poses to increase strength, improve balance, coordination and flexibility in this basic class. Students of all ages & abilities are welcome- Beginners at 6pm and Advanced at 7pm. For more information contact instructor Shahin Barzin at 401-965-8756 or email: sbarzin@aol.com. First time students- please contact Shahin to confirm the class is running under its regular schedule.
No need to register, class is ongoing.
Fee: $10 drop-in
Beginners: 6 pm
Advanced: 7 pm
Ages : Teens and Adults
This class will teach you everything to know to tame acrylic paint and explore this fantastic medium! This introductory course offers practical instruction for beginners. The techniques and basic tools of acrylic will be covered including selection of paint brushes as well as the preparation of paper and canvas. You will discover the preparation of surfaces, the impasto, the fluid technique, and glazes and mediums, with an emphasis on composition and effective use of color.
Dates: Wednesdays, October 30 – December 4, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each- NO CLASS ON 11/27!)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Instructor: Veronique Godbout
Ages :Teens and Adults
Always wanted to do abstract painting, but don’t know where to begin? Experience the hands-on demonstrations and learn techniques and basic formulas, compositions and color techniques to create more meaningful abstract paintings. Be prepared to paint bolder, freer, lighter and more intuitively. This is an acrylic workshop – with a bit of mixed media/collage added for visual impact. This workshop is a serious approach for those who have a great sense of humor and a positive attitude.
Dates: Wednesdays, October 30 – December 4, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each- NO CLASS ON 11/27!)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Veronique Godbout
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