The Jamestown Arts Center offers a variety of learning opportunities for children, teens and adults throughout the year!
Ages : 6-12
Learn hand building and wheel-throwing techniques in a fun and supportive environment! Campers will be introduced to the techniques of pinch pots, coils, slabs, the potters’ wheel, and combined building techniques. Exploring texture, contrast, colors, and form are also important parts of children’s journey with clay. Come experiment, learn, and have fun in the JAC Ceramics Studio! Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Scholarships available! Contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates: Monday – Friday, April 15 – 19
Times: 9 am – 12 pm
Fee: $195 (members $175.50)
Ages: 6-12
Instructor: Jon Baylor
Ages : 6 - 12
Join us in the JAC Art Studios for a fun-filled and engaging camp experience! Campers will flex their creative muscles as they learn independently and in groups to create projects with various art media. Projects include: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and more! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Mornings, afternoons and full day options available. Half-day campers should bring a snack and water bottle for half-day sessions. Full day campers should bring two snacks, a lunch, and a water bottle.
Scholarships available! Contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates: Monday – Friday, April 15 – 19
Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Fee: $195 (Members $175.50)
Ages: 6-12
Instructor: Andy Peitsch
Ages : 3 - 5
Join us in the JAC Art Studio to explore a wide variety of creative art-making techniques while learning and playing in a group setting. Art Start Camp offers opportunities for young children to learn about their world through their senses as they explore, learn, and play! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for paint spills. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Scholarships available! Contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: April 15, 17 and 19
Times: 9am – 12pm
Fee: $100 (Members $90)
Ages: 3-5
Instructor: Alessandra Antonelli
Ages : 10 - 15
Bring your ideas to life in the JAClab! Campers will learn both 2D and 3D design on the 3D Printer. Space is limited due to technology availability. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Monday – Friday, April 15-19
Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $165 (Members $148.50)
Instructor: Teddy Trocki-Ryba
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: This workshop does not include instruction in carving letters. An additional $12 materials fee must be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class.
Dates: February 23 and 24, 2019, 9am – 3pm
Fee: $125 (Members $112.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Laura Travis
Ages : Adults
Sgraffito is an ornamentation technique in which a surface layer of one color is incised to reveal a ground of contrasting color. In ceramics this can be accomplished by applying colored slip or underglaze and then carving designs into leather hard pots before bisque firing. In this demonstration attendees will learn how to successfully manage all the stages of this process as well as tips and techniques for successful designs.
This is the first of four Advanced Clay Techniques the JAC is offering this year from acclaimed ceramicist Christine Herron of Red Chair Studio Clay!
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2pm-5pm
Fee: $50 (Members $45)
Instructor: Christine Herron
Ages: Adults
Ages : All -- Kids must be accompanied by an adult
7TH ANNUAL LANTERN WORKSHOPS, PARADE AND FESTIVAL
FREE Family-Friendly Event – All ages and abilities welcome!
Join us in one of our FREE handcrafted lantern-making workshops and take part in our Jamestown parade, and meet us back at the JAC Gallery for refreshments. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Lantern-builders must provide their own battery-operated light source (such as a flashlight or string lights), other materials provided. Donations of recyclable building materials such as translucent plastic bottles and containers, sticks to hang lanterns on and parade with, thin sticks to make frameworks, and wet-strength tissue paper are most welcome. Consider bringing old lampshades, broken umbrellas or anything else that can be transformed into a translucent structure!
This 7th Annual JAC Lantern Parade begins AND ends at the Jamestown Arts Center, followed by a spectacular Festival in the JAC Gallery! All are welcome to join the festivities and participate in the magic. All lanterns are welcome at the parade and festival, especially lanterns from previous parades. Please NO candles. Dress warmly!
Thank you to Concrete Couch for sharing this wonderful community art making program with the JAC!
LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOPS: Tuesday, April 23, 5:00 – 8:00 pm and Thursday, April 25, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
PARADE: Friday, April 26 at 6:30 pm (Rain Date: Saturday, April 27 at 6:30)
FESTIVAL: (After the parade) 7:00 pm at the Jamestown Arts Center
All events are free. Pre-registration for the workshops is encouraged!
Ages : Adults
Join JAC Member Kevin Gilmore in exploration of the creative process through painting, collage and mixed media. Prepare substrates that allow for
experimentation, and learn how to apply collage techniques on canvas. Composition
and color are two formal elements of abstract painting that lead to compelling and
successful works of art. We will focus on these areas through painting challenges,
one-on-one instruction and demonstrations. The workshop setting is an amazing
opportunity to gain experience looking at art and will include short slideshows and
a brief lecture with several chances for guided group critiques. Expand how you
view your own work own with positive feedback from peers and instructor.
Dates: Friday, June 21st – Sunday, June 23rd – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Fee: $475 (Members $427.50)
Please note that this workshop falls under our special cancellation policy for classes with registration fees over $300- scroll down to see our policy.
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Kevin Gilmore
Ages : Adults
Join Encaustic painter Kelly Milukas to explore the versatility of Encaustic wax painting and pigme
nts! Applied and tooled with low-heat and high-octane instruments, and brushes from a molten wax palette, it is truly an outstanding journey in art making! This fast-paced workshop will introduce all the necessary skills and knowledge to make Encaustic part of your creative process.
The workshop is open to all, but the main focus will be introductory: covering the basics. It’s perfect for those who are new to the medium, and those looking for an uncomplicated overview of setting up a safe studio and learning current best practices, painting and fusing encaustic layers, and use of mark-making tools. It’s equally beneficial for those with some Encaustics experience who would like a refresher and some independent painting time. Mornings will be dedicated to demonstrations and instructor-led exercises, while afternoons will be a time for students to work on projects of their own and to receive one-on-one and group feedback on content and technique. Participants will be encouraged to work at an individual pace, and can also expect to create a small series of works in a fun and convivial studio environment.
This class is available for ONE or TWO days, and includes ALL necessary supplies! Supplies include Hot Plates, Torches, Heat Guns, Tempered Table Covers, Wax Medium, Soy Wax Cleaner, Mark-Making Tools, Paint, Brushes, Wood Boards and Paper Substrates.
Dates:
Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Fees:
Saturday ONLY: $400 (Members $360) – supplies included!
Saturday AND Sunday: $675 (Members $607.50) – supplies included!
Please note that this workshop falls under our special cancellation policy for classes with registration fees over $300- scroll down to see our policy.
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Kelly Milukas
Kelly Milukas is an award-winning multi-media artist whose practice includes sculpture, pastel and encaustic 
painting, and fine art photography. Her “Keys to Cures” have been exhibited in many venues including The Ronald Reagan International Forum, in Washington, DC, the Museum at Palm Beach Photographic Centre, FL, and the Regenerative Medicine Forum in Berkeley, CA, among others. Her art work is in national museums, international private and corporate collections, such as The Boston Group; Intarcia Therapeutics; Simpson Healthcare; and Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, to name a few. She has served as a curator and juror and has presented talks in museums, arts and science forums, and arts organizations. She is a founding member of the South Coast Artists, RI & MA, and the President of the Providence Art Club.
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, March 11 – April 8, 10:00am– 12:00pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Kara McKamey
Ages : Teens and Adults
Explore the world with your camera! Learn about lighting, composition, and photo editing in Adobe Photoshop during this fun and engaging class. Space is limited to 5 participants due to technology.
Dates: Mondays, March 11 – April 8, 4:00 – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each)
Fee: $105 (Members $94.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Laura Michaud
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, March 11 – April 8, 4:00pm – 6:00pm (5 classes, 2 hours each)
Fee: $140 (Members $126)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Casey Weibust
Ages : Adults
No Stress, Simple Sketching in Ink.
Four Classes: Tuesdays, May 7 – 28
Times: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $110 (Members $99)
Instructor: Lisa Barsumian
Ages: Adults
Ages : Teens and Adults
Learn about the basics of painting 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: Tuesdays, March 12 – April 19, 4:00pm – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Fee: $115 (Members $103.50)
Instructor: Andy Peitsch
Ages: Teens and Adults
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+.
Tuesdays, March 12 – April 9, 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: Carolina Arentsen
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, March 12 – April 9, 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, March 13 – April 10, 4:00pm – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Fee: $115 (Members $103.50)
Instructor: Andy Peitsch
Ages: Teens and Adults
Ages : Teens & 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- please note that Open Studio access is for Adults only.
Dates: Wednesdays, March 13 – April 10, 6:00 – 8:00pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Sherry Italiano
Ages : Adults
This new workshop is intended to provide professional development for artists in the area of writing. It assists with all aspects of writing about one’s own art, including artists statements and biographies, text for websites and Etsy stores, gallery letters of inquiry, exhibition proposals, and press releases. This class includes discussion and sharing, as well as exercises to get to the core of intention, hone stylish and impactful writing, pinpoint do’s and don’t’s, and answer questions that help students define who they are and what is important about their work. There will be in and out of class writing assignments, and an on-line editing option.
Dates: Wednesdays, March 13 – April 10, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm (5 classes, 1 hour each)
Fee: $110 (Members $99)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Elizabeth Congdon
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, March 13 – April 10, 4:00 – 6:00pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
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, March 13 – April 10, 6:30pm– 8:30pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Veronique Godbout
Ages : Adults
Coffee talk and morning painting! Relax with a group of like-minded painters in this laid back class that provides plenty of time to work on your own. Classes involve morning demonstrations of various techniques from the instructor, followed by independent work. Mediums covered include acrylic and watercolor. Bring your own coffee or tea!
Dates: Thursdays, March 14 – April 11, 10:30am– 12:00pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each)
Fee: $150 (Members $135)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Elizabeth Congdon
Ages : 10+
Bring your ideas to life in the JAClab! Students will learn both 2D and 3D design on the 3D Printer. NEW!!- Open Studio access is available with this class! New Open Studio hours in our Digital Classroom are Thursdays, 5:30-6:30.
Projects to be completed each week (with software/hardware):
Week One: Tee Shirts (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphtec and Vinyl Cutter)
Week Two: Stickers (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphtec and Vinyl Cutter)
Week Three: 3D-Printed Sculpture (TinkerCad, Meshmixer, MakerBot Print and MakerBot Replicator)
Week Four: Group Photogrammetry Project (RealityCapture and DSLR)
Dates: Thursdays, March 14 – April 11, 4:00 – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Fee: $105 (Members $94.50)
Instructor: Teddy Trocki-Ryba
Ages: 13+
Ages : 8+
This class is great for ANYONE who wants to learn about clay- sign up individually or as a family! We will focus on learning all of the basic techniques while having fun. The class will explore wheel, hand building, slab, and extruder techniques. Open Studio access is included for adults. Special rates offered for groups- at least one adult must accompany each group. Ages 8+.
Thursdays, March 14 – April 11, 5:00pm – 6:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Single Student: $135 (Members $121.50)
Family of Two: $250 (Members $225)
Family of Three: $360 (Members $324)
Family of Four $460 (Members $414)
Instructor: Kara McKamey
Ages: 8+
Ages : Adults
Brewing tea and creating collage! Join us this Winter! This class covers all skill levels and is designed to introduce a wide array of techniques. Bring your own coffee or tea!
Dates: Saturdays, March 16 – April 13, 10:30am– 12:00pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Carolina Arentsen
Ages : Teens and Adults
Join us in Studio B, our Digital Classroom, and work on your digital art projects! This new offering opens up our computer lab once a week to those who need access to a computer or to certain programs to work on. Programs include Adobe Creative Suite, MakerWare, Graphtec Studio, Sculptris, Inkscape, TinkerCad, Meshmixer and more. Space is limited: four Apple computers are available, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Fee: $20/month, $5 drop-in
Dates: Thursdays, 5:30-6:30
Ages: Teens and Adults
Monitor: Teddy Trocki-Ryba
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 -- Kids must be accompanied by an adult
7TH ANNUAL LANTERN WORKSHOPS, PARADE AND FESTIVAL
FREE Family-Friendly Event – All ages and abilities welcome!
Join us in one of our FREE handcrafted lantern-making workshops and take part in our Jamestown parade, and meet us back at the JAC Gallery for refreshments. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Lantern-builders must provide their own battery-operated light source (such as a flashlight or string lights), other materials provided. Donations of recyclable building materials such as translucent plastic bottles and containers, sticks to hang lanterns on and parade with, thin sticks to make frameworks, and wet-strength tissue paper are most welcome. Consider bringing old lampshades, broken umbrellas or anything else that can be transformed into a translucent structure!
This 7th Annual JAC Lantern Parade begins AND ends at the Jamestown Arts Center, followed by a spectacular Festival in the JAC Gallery! All are welcome to join the festivities and participate in the magic. All lanterns are welcome at the parade and festival, especially lanterns from previous parades. Please NO candles. Dress warmly!
Thank you to Concrete Couch for sharing this wonderful community art making program with the JAC!
LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOPS: Tuesday, April 23, 5:00 – 8:00 pm and Thursday, April 25, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
PARADE: Friday, April 26 at 6:30 pm (Rain Date: Saturday, April 27 at 6:30)
FESTIVAL: (After the parade) 7:00 pm at the Jamestown Arts Center
All events are free. Pre-registration for the workshops is encouraged!
Ages : 9 - 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. PLEASE NOTE: This class is for ages 9-12 only! For classes for 6-8 year olds, please see our Kids’ Pottery I class on Wednesday.
Dates: Mondays, March 11 – April 8, 4:00 – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each)
Fee: $115 (Members $103.50)
Ages: 9-12
Instructor: Jon Baylor
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 : 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+.
Tuesdays, March 12 – April 9, 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: Carolina Arentsen
Ages: 6+
Ages : 3 - 5
Using imagery, literature and world music, children will explore the basic elements of movement. Students will learn different rhythms, basic loco-motor movements, (marching, galloping, skipping, jumping, etc.) and create their own dances through improvisation. Students will also learn about self space and the space of others, how to compromise, cooperate, and communicate through movement, all while having fun and using their imaginations! No dance experience is necessary. AGES 3-5.
Dates: Wednesdays, March 13 – April 10, 9:30am – 10:15pm (4 classes, 45 min. each – NO CLASS ON MARCH 20!)
Fee: $40 (Members $36)
Age: 3-5
Instructor: Revka Hovermale
Ages : 6 - 8
Come join us in the Ceramics Studio to explore and experiment with 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 in hand-building. PLEASE NOTE: This class is for ages 6-8 only! For classes for ages 9-12, please see our Kids’ Pottery II class on Mondays.
Dates: Wednesdays, March 13 – April 10, 4:00 – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each)
Fee: $115 (Members $103.50)
Ages: 6-8
Instructor: Sherry Italiano
Ages : 8+
This class is great for ANYONE who wants to learn about clay- sign up individually or as a family! We will focus on learning all of the basic techniques while having fun. The class will explore wheel, hand building, slab, and extruder techniques. Open Studio access is included for adults. Special rates offered for groups- at least one adult must accompany each group. Ages 8+.
Thursdays, March 14 – April 11, 5:00pm – 6:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Single Student: $135 (Members $121.50)
Family of Two: $250 (Members $225)
Family of Three: $360 (Members $324)
Family of Four $460 (Members $414)
Instructor: Kara McKamey
Ages: 8+
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. Projects include: drawing, painting, creative writing, printmaking, bookmaking and more!
Dates: Saturdays, March 16 – April 13, 10:30 am – 12 pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $115 (Members $103.50)
Instructor: Andrea Peitsch
Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Ages : 6-12
Learn hand building and wheel-throwing techniques in a fun and supportive environment! Campers will be introduced to the techniques of pinch pots, coils, slabs, the potters’ wheel, and combined building techniques. Exploring texture, contrast, colors, and form are also important parts of children’s journey with clay. Come experiment, learn, and have fun in the JAC Ceramics Studio! Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Scholarships available! Contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates: Monday – Friday, April 15 – 19
Times: 9 am – 12 pm
Fee: $195 (members $175.50)
Ages: 6-12
Instructor: Jon Baylor
Ages : 6 - 12
Join us in the JAC Art Studios for a fun-filled and engaging camp experience! Campers will flex their creative muscles as they learn independently and in groups to create projects with various art media. Projects include: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and more! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Mornings, afternoons and full day options available. Half-day campers should bring a snack and water bottle for half-day sessions. Full day campers should bring two snacks, a lunch, and a water bottle.
Scholarships available! Contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates: Monday – Friday, April 15 – 19
Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Fee: $195 (Members $175.50)
Ages: 6-12
Instructor: Andy Peitsch
Ages : 3 - 5
Join us in the JAC Art Studio to explore a wide variety of creative art-making techniques while learning and playing in a group setting. Art Start Camp offers opportunities for young children to learn about their world through their senses as they explore, learn, and play! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for paint spills. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Scholarships available! Contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: April 15, 17 and 19
Times: 9am – 12pm
Fee: $100 (Members $90)
Ages: 3-5
Instructor: Alessandra Antonelli
Ages : 10 - 15
Bring your ideas to life in the JAClab! Campers will learn both 2D and 3D design on the 3D Printer. Space is limited due to technology availability. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Monday – Friday, April 15-19
Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $165 (Members $148.50)
Instructor: Teddy Trocki-Ryba
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: This workshop does not include instruction in carving letters. An additional $12 materials fee must be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class.
Dates: February 23 and 24, 2019, 9am – 3pm
Fee: $125 (Members $112.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Laura Travis
Ages : All -- Kids must be accompanied by an adult
7TH ANNUAL LANTERN WORKSHOPS, PARADE AND FESTIVAL
FREE Family-Friendly Event – All ages and abilities welcome!
Join us in one of our FREE handcrafted lantern-making workshops and take part in our Jamestown parade, and meet us back at the JAC Gallery for refreshments. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Lantern-builders must provide their own battery-operated light source (such as a flashlight or string lights), other materials provided. Donations of recyclable building materials such as translucent plastic bottles and containers, sticks to hang lanterns on and parade with, thin sticks to make frameworks, and wet-strength tissue paper are most welcome. Consider bringing old lampshades, broken umbrellas or anything else that can be transformed into a translucent structure!
This 7th Annual JAC Lantern Parade begins AND ends at the Jamestown Arts Center, followed by a spectacular Festival in the JAC Gallery! All are welcome to join the festivities and participate in the magic. All lanterns are welcome at the parade and festival, especially lanterns from previous parades. Please NO candles. Dress warmly!
Thank you to Concrete Couch for sharing this wonderful community art making program with the JAC!
LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOPS: Tuesday, April 23, 5:00 – 8:00 pm and Thursday, April 25, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
PARADE: Friday, April 26 at 6:30 pm (Rain Date: Saturday, April 27 at 6:30)
FESTIVAL: (After the parade) 7:00 pm at the Jamestown Arts Center
All events are free. Pre-registration for the workshops is encouraged!
Ages : Teens and Adults
Explore the world with your camera! Learn about lighting, composition, and photo editing in Adobe Photoshop during this fun and engaging class. Space is limited to 5 participants due to technology.
Dates: Mondays, March 11 – April 8, 4:00 – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each)
Fee: $105 (Members $94.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Laura Michaud
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, March 11 – April 8, 4:00pm – 6:00pm (5 classes, 2 hours each)
Fee: $140 (Members $126)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Casey Weibust
Ages : Teens and Adults
Learn about the basics of painting 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: Tuesdays, March 12 – April 19, 4:00pm – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Fee: $115 (Members $103.50)
Instructor: Andy Peitsch
Ages: Teens and Adults
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+.
Tuesdays, March 12 – April 9, 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: Carolina Arentsen
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, March 13 – April 10, 4:00pm – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Fee: $115 (Members $103.50)
Instructor: Andy Peitsch
Ages: Teens and Adults
Ages : Teens & 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- please note that Open Studio access is for Adults only.
Dates: Wednesdays, March 13 – April 10, 6:00 – 8:00pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Teens and 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, March 13 – April 10, 4:00 – 6:00pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
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, March 13 – April 10, 6:30pm– 8:30pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages: Teens and Adults
Instructor: Veronique Godbout
Ages : 10+
Bring your ideas to life in the JAClab! Students will learn both 2D and 3D design on the 3D Printer. NEW!!- Open Studio access is available with this class! New Open Studio hours in our Digital Classroom are Thursdays, 5:30-6:30.
Projects to be completed each week (with software/hardware):
Week One: Tee Shirts (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphtec and Vinyl Cutter)
Week Two: Stickers (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphtec and Vinyl Cutter)
Week Three: 3D-Printed Sculpture (TinkerCad, Meshmixer, MakerBot Print and MakerBot Replicator)
Week Four: Group Photogrammetry Project (RealityCapture and DSLR)
Dates: Thursdays, March 14 – April 11, 4:00 – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Fee: $105 (Members $94.50)
Instructor: Teddy Trocki-Ryba
Ages: 13+
Ages : 8+
This class is great for ANYONE who wants to learn about clay- sign up individually or as a family! We will focus on learning all of the basic techniques while having fun. The class will explore wheel, hand building, slab, and extruder techniques. Open Studio access is included for adults. Special rates offered for groups- at least one adult must accompany each group. Ages 8+.
Thursdays, March 14 – April 11, 5:00pm – 6:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Single Student: $135 (Members $121.50)
Family of Two: $250 (Members $225)
Family of Three: $360 (Members $324)
Family of Four $460 (Members $414)
Instructor: Kara McKamey
Ages: 8+
Ages : Teens and Adults
Join us in Studio B, our Digital Classroom, and work on your digital art projects! This new offering opens up our computer lab once a week to those who need access to a computer or to certain programs to work on. Programs include Adobe Creative Suite, MakerWare, Graphtec Studio, Sculptris, Inkscape, TinkerCad, Meshmixer and more. Space is limited: four Apple computers are available, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Fee: $20/month, $5 drop-in
Dates: Thursdays, 5:30-6:30
Ages: Teens and Adults
Monitor: Teddy Trocki-Ryba
Ages : 10 - 15
Bring your ideas to life in the JAClab! Campers will learn both 2D and 3D design on the 3D Printer. Space is limited due to technology availability. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Monday – Friday, April 15-19
Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $165 (Members $148.50)
Instructor: Teddy Trocki-Ryba
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