March 24 PYSANKY-UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING
with Judi Detar 9-12 noon and 1:30-4:30
Practice the ancient art of Pysanky, beautifully painted hollow
Easter eggs. Learn the basic skills & create your own egg to take
home to share with your family for the upcoming holiday! These
are two separate classes…take one or both sessions.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $15
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March 26-29 STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS
with Dorothy Mitchell 5:30-8:30 p.m.
This class is designed for those who have had no previous experience
working with stained glass. All activities are “hands on” with participants
creating a minimum of three projects, using both the copper foil and lead
came methods of construction during this four-evening class.
Class Fee: $90 Materials Fee: $55
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March 31 SLATE PAINTING for EASTER
with Linda Lineman 9:00 a.m.--12:30
No experience required and all supplies furnished for this
fun painting class to create an Easter design on slate!
Class Fee: $25 Materials Fee: $15
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April 14 ZENTANGLES for TEACHERS
with Anita Roby-Lavery 9:00-4:00
Learn the creative drawing form called zentangle & how this
tool can be used in your classroom. With zentangle, drawing can become
relaxing, intuitive and fun while increasing a child’s (or your own) personal
sense of well-being, creativity & focus. It can be applied to such classroom
challenges as problem solving, team building & focus with ADHD, self-esteem
& stress management. This class , taught by a certified Zentangle teacher,
qualifies for Act 48. Same class also offered on August 11.
Class Fee: $50 Materials Fee: $25
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April 17, 19, 24 & 26 STAINED GLASS II
with Dorothy Mitchell 5:30-8:30 p.m.
This class will provide an opportunity for those with minimal experience to
apply & strengthen their knowledge of stained glass construction. Students will
complete one or two panels from a personal design or from suggestions made by
the instructor. Class Fee: $90 Materials Fee: Varies with chosen project
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April 22 ZENTANGLES for CHILDREN
with Anita Roby-Lavery 2:00-4:00
“Zentangle is an easy-to-learn and relaxing method of making beautiful
images from repetitive strokes.” It helps build self-confidence and self-esteem
and aids in concentration. This two-hour Sunday afternoon class is open to
children (3rd grade and up) and their parents.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $6
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April 28-29 WATERCOLOR PAINTING
for BEGINNERS
with Rosalyn Parker 10:00-4:00
Have you always wanted to try watercolor painting but didn’t quite
know how to begin….then, this is the class for you! Learn about
the different kinds of paint and brushes and papers…..learn how to mix
colors and do washes….and much more! No experience is necessary and,
if you’ve dabbled a bit with this medium yet still consider yourself a
beginner, this class is for you too! Rosalyn is a good instructor to get you
started, help you to understand and grow to love this method of painting.
Class Fee: $50 Materials Fee: $8
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May 1,8,15,22 POETRY
with Rebecca Sanchez 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Bring your notebook & pencil and join Rebecca for this new four-
session evening workshop on writing poetry….any kind of poetry!
Suitable for any levels of poets…from beginner to advanced.
Class Fee: $40 No Materials Fee
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May 5 IRIS FOLDING
with Liz Graham 9:00-11:30
A fun Iris Folding project, suitable for framing! This 5 x 7 project
based on a music theme will teach new iris students the basic steps
of this artform & give experienced iris students some new & different
ways to use the skills. Cut-off date for registrations is April 30th.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $8
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May 5 “SERVICE for the SPECIAL ONE”
with Linda Lineman 2:00-4:00
A Saturday afternoon porcelain project using decals and
feathered painting to create a very special project for that
very special person in your life!
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $15
May 9-10 STAINED GLASS for BEGINNERS
with Dorothy Mitchell 9:00-4:00
A two-day daytime workshop….same description as Dorothy’s
evening class on March 26-29…
Class Fee: $90 Materials Fee: $55
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May 12 QUILTING with ZENTANGLE
with Anita Roby-Lavery 9:00 a.m.-1:00
“Zentangle is an easy-to-learn and relaxing method of making
beautiful images from repetitive strokes.” Students will learn the
method of Zentangle and will apply it to quilting. A sampler will
be made in class with Anita, a certified Zentangle teacher. This same
class will also be offered on September 23 at 1:00-5:00
Class Fee: $30 Materials Fee: $35
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May & June PAINTING w/BILL PERRY
May 17,24,31 and June 7,14,21
Watercolor Class---2:30-5:00 Oil Painting Class 5:30-8:00
Bill returns each year with exciting new topics, new ideas, &
new challenges for our painters! You may take either or both
of these sessions…more information is available!
Students bring their own paints/supplies.
Class Fee: $125 for either class….take both for $230
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June 2-3 IMAGINATIVE COLLAGE
with Carol McDonald 10:00-4:00
If you ask Carol “What is Collage?” She’ll say “I think of it as
a compelling arrangement of design using colors, textures & shapes
overlayed with handmade & printed items plus “odd parts” of things.
You can start with a theme or just let your image unfold. We will start with
a primed canvas and end with a wonderful dimensional work of art.”
A fun weekend to relax & create with others who enjoy the arts!
More information is available.
Class Fee: $55 Materials Fee: $15
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June 4,11,18 FINDING YOUR CREATIVE
SPIRIT THROUGH YOGA
with Gary Marzolf & Pat Baumgardner 5:45-8:15
Tap into your creative/artistic self by uniting body, mind & spirit through
yoga breathing & simple postures combined with basic drawing &
painting exercises. No yoga or drawing experience necessary! There
will be no critiques or formal sharing of the results of your explorations.
First time to offer this workshop! Ask for more information!
Class Fee: $75 Materials Fee: $12
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June 5,12,19,26 & July 10,17 PHOTOGRAPHY
with Mike Henderson 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Whether you are learning photography for the first time or you
just want to fine-tune your skills, join published photographer
Mike Henderson for a fun & exciting journey into the basics of
photography! All digital cameras welcome, although much
discussion will be relative to the SLR. A six-week evening class
plus two optional field trips! Ask for more information!
Class Fee: $125 No Materials fee
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June 9 Father’s Day SLATE Class
with Linda Lineman 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon
Paint a small SLATE just for DAD! No experience required.
The perfect gift for the perfect Dad!!!
All supplies and materials firnished.
Class Fee: $20 Materials Fee: $15
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June 13 and 16 STAINED GLASS/CLOCK
with Dorothy Mitchell 9:00-4:00
Participants will complete a beautiful wall clock chosen from designs
suggested by the instructor. Previous experience working in this medium
or the completion of the “Stained Glass for Beginners” course is required.
Class Fee: $90 Materials Fee dependent upon design selection
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July 12 JEWELRY CLASS
with Susan Tarr 1:30-3:30
If you love jewelry but have never made any yourself, this is the
class you need…….it’s basic and fun! Learn about some of the
materials available & the “how to’s” of simple jewelrymaking.
If time permits, you will make a necklace, bracelet & earrings.
This same class is also offered on July19th
Class Fee: $12 Materials Fee: $7
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July 14 STAINED GLASS REPAIR/CHEMICAL
ETCHING with Dorothy Mitchell 9:00-4:00
This one-day class will allow students to learn various techniques
relative to stained glass. If you have admired etchings on glass, this is
the opportunity to learn & apply the method of chemical etching. If you
wish to learn the art of repairing a broken piece of glass in a completed
project, bring your item (s) to this class & restore it to its original beauty.
Class Fee: $45 Materials Fee dependent upon student needs
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July 19 JEWELRY CLASS
with Susan Tarr 1:30-3:30
See July 12th Jewelry Class for description….same information & fees
Aug 2,9,16,30 and Sept 6 & 13 ILLUSTRATING
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN with John Manders 6-9:00 p.m.
Back by popular demand, John offers this six-session workshop “Every
Picture Tells a Story: An Introduction to Children’s Illustrations.” Students
should have some basic drawing & painting ability. More information is
available. A great series of classes with a great master artist/illustrator
who has illustrated 25+ books and zillions of stories…plus
written his first book last year!
Class Fee: $115 No materials Fee.
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August 4-5 PASTEL PAINTING WEEKEND
with Carol McDonald 10:00-4:00
A weekend workshop for all levels of painters to create the freshness
of summer with their pastels! Bring some of your favorite summery
photos or pictures for reference plus your soft pastels. Enjoy the class
which will consist of demos, tips, lots of painting time & critiques.
Class Fee: $55 Materials Fee: $10
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August 6-10 TRIPLE PLAY….METAL CLAY
with Alice Walkowski 10:00-4:00
Learn all about working with silver, copper and bronze in this week-
long class held in Alice’s Studio in the Transit Building. The class
will cover the basics of working with the clay, combining clays, firing
and finishing this amazing medium. Create your own jewelry,
miniatures or other artistic visions using the techniques learned in class.
You can get a head start on your holiday gift giving by creating
one-of-a-kind gifts. Space is limited…register early!
Class Fee: $150 Materials Fee: $125 (or less)
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August 11 ZENTANGLES for TEACHERS
with Anita Roby-Lavery 9:00-4:00
See April 14th Zentangles Class for description…same information/ fees.
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August 18, 21 and 23 STAINED GLASS
LEAD CAME PANEL CONSTRUCTION
with Dorothy Mitchell 8/18 9-4:00 & 8/21 & 23 5:30-8:30 p.m.
While much of today’s stained glass is crafted using the copper foil method, the
oldest method of construction is with the use of lead came. Students in this
class will build a panel suitable for a cabinet door, small window, or
simply for hanging; using lead came construction. A working
knowledge of creating with stained glass is required.
Class Fee: $90 Materials Fee: Dependent upon student needs
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August 25-26 A PAPER ARTS WEEKEND
with DIANE MAUER 10:00-4:00
Two workshops in one with Diane Mauer who is recognized internationally
as a master paper artist!! How excited & proud to bring this outstanding
artist, author of 13 books, to Oil City
for this wonderful weekend!! You will
work in both Suminagashi (Japanese Paper Marbling) and Paste Papers
throughout this weekend. Ask for more information.
Space is limited so please register early!
Class Fee: $105 Materials Fee: Approx. $22
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September 8 & 15 STAINED GLASS
UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
with Dorothy Mitchell 9:00-4:00
Experienced glass artists who want to create one-of-a-kind projects &
associate with fellow artisans will especially find this class rewarding. You
are asked to select a work of individual choice & use the classroom experience
to learn new techniques, enhance skills or simply share & enjoy.
Class Fee: $90 Materials Fee: Varies with your project
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September 16 “ARTS in OIL CITY
from the TROLLEY” with Neil McElwee 1:00-3:15
Spend this Sunday afternoon on the Transit Trolley as you ride around
Oil City and learn more about the art which we drive by almost everyday &
perhaps never stop to think about! The “arts” are all around us and Neil
will help us to learn more about them, the obvious and not so obvious. A
mix of artistry and architecture, some history & more! A walking tour
of the National
Transit Building
after our ride is also included for those
able and interested. Fee: $20
*********************September 22 ARTIST TRADING CARDS (ATC’s)
with Nicole Keller 9:00-12:00
noon
You keep hearing about Artist Trading Cards but you wonder what
they are….how do you make them and what you do with them? Join
Nicole’s class to answer these questions & explore some of the many
techniques used to create ATC’s. She will incorporate materials both
familiar & unusual to create cards from simple to complex…
inspire you & push the boundaries of your creativity !!
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $3
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September 23 QUILTING with ZENTANGLES
with Anita Roby-Lavery 1:00-5:00
See May 12th listing for class description. Same information & fees.
A fun Sunday afternoon of quilting and zentangle fun!!
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September 29-30 DRAWING WEEKEND
with Carol McDonald 10:00-4:00
Have no confidence when it comes to drawing? Harmony, contrast,
balance, shape & dominance is what it’s all about! This class will
help you process visual information by using the basics…line, shape
& value. More information & materials list available.
Class Fee: $55 No Materials Fee
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October 8,10,12 RUG HOOKING
with Charlotte Randall 1:00-3:30
Learn the basics of “Colonial-style” Rug Hooking using recycled
¼” strips of wool to create a small sampler (approx. 10x12”) which
could be used as a chair mat or small table mat/centerpiece. This is a
3-session class intended for beginners or novices.
Students will design their own work.
Class Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $23
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October 13 LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINTING
with Mary Hamilton 10:00-4:00
A great one-day workshop with nationally-recognized printer
Mary Hamilton to learn the basics of her art form and then
to create one of your own! Time will permit you to cut a
design (come with some ideas of what you’d like to make)
& print some simple small note cards suitable for holiday
cards or any simple notes for yourself or gifts.
Class Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $20
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October 20 SLATE PAINTING for FALL
with Linda Lineman 9:00-12:30
Your choice of autumn painting on slate…can’t beat the subject
or the teacher! No experience required and all materials furnished.
Class Fee: $25 Materials Fee: $20
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October 26-28 EXPANDED VISION in
WATERMEDIA with Sue Pollins 9:00-4:00
You CAN do it!! Join Sue using elements & principles of design
to build abstract paintings utilizing your unique vision. All painting
is abstract—some subjective & some non-objective—you choose how
close to REALISM suits you…….traditional methods plus exploration
excite growth & technique!
Class Fee: $130 No Materials Fee
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October 29 & Nov. 5 DUPLICATE STITCH
with Linda Campbell & Debbie Best 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The duplicate stitch is a stunning way to embellish & personalize a
stockinette sweater. This stitch is worked over each knitted stitch
so that the duplicate stitch looks like it was actually knitted into
the sweater. Bring to class a light colored stockinette sweater
& scissors. Floss, needles & pattern will be provided.
Class Fee: $25 No Materials Fee.
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November 3 SLATE PAINTING for WINTER
with Linda Lineman 9:00-12:30
Linda’s final OVCA class for this year is a delightful wintery
slate project….a snowman???....you can’t beat this theme
for the holidays ahead! No experience required & all
materials/supplies furnished!
Class Fee: $25 Materials Fee: $20
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November 10 NATURE’S CREATIVITY
with Charlotte Randall 10:00-12:00
noon
This fun Saturday morning class is an opportunity to explore
& use some of nature’s beauty usually left behind in the fall.
You will make several projects for holiday decorations such as a
corn husk angel, seed ornaments & more. Bring a hot glue gun….
all other materials will be provided.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $7
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November 17 BASKET-MAKING
with Bonnie Crytzer 9:00-4:00
Beginners to experienced basketmakers are invited to join Bonnie
for the day to make a medium-sized MELON BASKET….always a
popular design. All you need to bring is a pair of scissors and she
will supply everything else you need! If you’ve always wanted
to make a basket, this is your chance…it’s fun!!!
Class Fee: $30 Materials Fee: $12.50
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November 24 SWEDISH MINI-ART FESTIVAL
with Charlotte Randall 10:00-12:00
noon
Discover the fun of making some small Swedish holiday projects
in this Saturday morning class perfect for an inter-generational
experience and intended for ages 8 years and up. Grandmothers…
bring your grandchild…fun for both of you! Small
materials fee will cover all supplies needed.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $6
We invite you to register for our 2012
Oil Valley Center for the Arts workshops
by using the form (or making a copy of it)
found on the next page. More information is available on many of our classes. Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions,
814-677-3707 or mkarns@csonline.net
BASIC GUIDELINES FOR CLASS REGISTRATION
1) All students must register & send payment in advance of classes.
2) Early registration is highly recommended as space is limited in
each class. To insure your space, register now! Some class
registrations will close one week prior to the start of class
in order to give instructors sufficient preparation time.
3) Students will be notified of acceptance by mail, phone or email.
4) Class Materials Fees will be collected by instructor during class.
Please DO NOT include your Material Fee with your registration.
5) Should a class need to be cancelled, you will be notified ASAP
and you will receive a full refund.
6) Please make your check payable to OIL CITY ARTS COUNCIL.
7) Mail your check & full class fee to:
Marilyn Karns/OVCA Classes
Oil Valley Center for the Arts 206 Seneca Street Oil City, PA 16301
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Please use this form (or make a copy) to reserve your seat in the class
(or classes) of your choice. Use additional paper if necessary. Remember…
send only your CLASS FEE (not any Materials Fees) and make your
check payable to Oil City Arts Council…….thanks!
