2010 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Most classes are held in the historic National Transit Building
in downtown Oil City…..…..COME JOIN US!!
March 13 PIE & TART CRUSTS (Problems & Solutions)
with Denny Lavery 12:00 noon-4:00
Learn how to make tender, flaky pie & tart crusts for
main dish & dessert uses. An on-hands course with results
to eat & take home! Class held at Classy Catering at
228 Seneca Street. Bring your apron!
Class Fee: $35 Supply Fee: $10
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March 20-21 “THE BEAUTY OF WINTER”
A PASTEL PAINTING WORKSHOP
with Carol McDonald 10:00-4:00
A weekend workshop for all levels of painters to create a snowy
winter scene of beauty. Bring wintery photos or pictures for reference,
soft pastels with extra whites and enjoy this class which will consist of
demos, tips, lots of painting time & critiques!
Class Fee: $50 Materials Fee $8
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March 20 BAKING FROM CENTRAL EUROPE
BAGELS, BIALYS, RYE BREAD & MORE
with Denny Lavery 12:00 noon-4:00
An introduction to the famous bagel, as well as the great grain
breads of Central Europe. An on-hands course..bring your apron!
Class held at Classy Catering at 228 Seneca Street.
Class Fee: $35 Supply Fee: $10
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March 27 PYSANKY—UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING
with Judi Detar 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
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!
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $15
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April 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 13, 20 PHOTOGRAPHY
with Jim Kronmiller 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Explore the wonderful world of photography with professionals!
Learn how to operate your camera & improve your own skills.
One “photo shoot” planned w/date TBA in class. John Karian will
be a guest lecturer with a slide presentation during one class.
Class Fee: $125
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April 19,20,21,22 STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS
with Dorothy Mitchell 5:30-8:30 p.m.
A class designed for those with no previous glass experience. All
activities are “hands-on” with students creating a minimum of three
projects using both copper foil & lead came methods of construction.
Class Fee: $90 Materials Fee: $55
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April & May “ART TWICE-AROUND”
A new class with both Linda Lineman & Dorothy Mitchell
PORCELAIN PAINTING & STAINED GLASS
Create a project by painting on fired glass with instruction by Linda
& then framing it with stained glass with instruction by Dorothy.
No prior painting experience required but students need prior glass work.
Painting dates: April 28, May 3 & 5…6-9:00 p.m.
Glass dates: May 17,18,19…6-9:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $165 Materials Fees: $20 Painting (Lineman)
& Fee to vary with Glass needs (Mitchell)
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May 1 SLATE PAINTING
with Linda Lineman 10:00-2:30
A Mother’s Day Slate…feminine & pretty to keep for yourself
or give as a gift! No experience needed. All supplies provided.
Class Fee: $25 Materials Fee: $20
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May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 WATERCOLOR and OIL PAINTING
“Building a Solid Painting” with Bill Perry
Oil Class…2:30-5:00 Watercolor Class…5:30-8:00
Back by popular demand, Bill offers a series of exercises, insights
& demonstrations to help each student more fully realize & express their
individual style. Principles, elements & design fundamentals will be
emphasized along with process, timing & execution as fundamental to a
sound painting. Students bring their own paints/supplies.
Class Fee: $120 for either class….take both for $220
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May 8 & 15 STAINED GLASS-PANEL CONSTRUCTION
with Dorothy Mitchell 9:00-4:00
Designed for those with some basic stained glass experience & who wish to
build a panel using the copper foil method. Panels, framed in zinc channel, will
be suitable to insert in a cabinet door or to hang for its elegant beauty.
Class Fee: $90 Materials Fee: Will vary with student needs
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June 17 “ NOT” SO BASIC FLOWER ARRANGING
“THINKING OUTSIDE THE VASE!”
with Tom Huston 1:00-3:00
Have you ever wondered what else could be done with that small
bunch of flowers you bought at Wal-Mart? Come & learn some
new and clever ideas that will spark your creativity as you design
flowers to be used in your home.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $10
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June 18 JEWELRY
with Cathy Campbell-Sowden 12:30-3:00
Make a sterling silver & gemstone charm bracelet. All materials
(gemstones, charms, Czech glass, findings) & tools will be provided.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee $10
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June 19 SLATE PAINTING
with Linda Lineman 10:00-2:30
A Patriotic Slate…red/white & blue & FUN !! No experience needed.
All supplies furnished….take home a finished project!
Class Fee: $25 Materials Fee: $20
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June 23 “THIS CLASS IS FOR THE BIRDS”
with Denny Butler 1:00-3:00
Perhaps not a good title, but very fitting as students will definitely learn how
to care for their caged birds & specifically for parrots of all sizes. Whether you
own a bird or would like to bring a bird into your family or just learn more about
them, you will enjoy this class. Topics such as diet & nutrition, behavior, social-
ization, grooming, wing trimming, talking, even “sex and the single parrot” will be
discussed. Denny Butler , an instructor for PEAC Pittsburgh’s ( Parrot Education
Adoption Center ) will bring his own parrots to class for “show ‘n’ tell.”.
Class Fee: $10 No Materials Fee
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June 24 JEWELRY
with Cathy Campbell-Sowden 12:30-3:00
Make a copper wire-wrapped gemstone necklace & bracelet. All
materials ( gemstones, Czech glass, copper wire) & tools provided.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $15
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June 25-26 POLYMER CLAY
with Denise Graham
June 25---5-9:00 p.m. June 26—9:00-5:00
A mini-weekend with clay expert from Pittsburgh who will begin
on Friday evening with “Organic & Contemporary Clay” making
several pieces of jewelry using clay, paints, powders, wire & more
to produce wearable works of art. “A Polymer Clay Primer” is on
tap for Saturday for students to learn the basics of this most versatile
medium….come & get acquainted & experiment with polymer!
Class Fee: $85 Materials Fee $12
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June 29-30 “FUN WITH WATER MEDIA”
with Eulaine Ellis Eri 10:00-4:00
For the beginner to advanced student, this fun workshop will help students
learn to let the colors flow by creating spirit to bring life to the back-
ground on watercolor paper….then use them to design paintings,
greeting cards, bookmarks & more! Students bring materials.
Class Fee: $60 Materials Fee: None
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July 7 BASIC JEWELRY “WIRING”
with Gary Rhoades 1:00-3:00
Learn how to make simple loops, wrapped loops, S-hooks, head pins &
spirals and by the end of class you’ll have the basics to be able to make
earrings, bracelets & necklaces and complete a pair of earrings to wear home!
Tools will be provided but students are asked to bring round nose pliers,
chain nose pliers, flat nose pliers & flush cutters if possible.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $5
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July 9-10 PAINTING ON SILK
with Eulaine Ellis Eri 10:00-4:00
An exciting technique….draw a simple design on silk & stretch it on a
frame. Outline each shape with a resist to control the flow of the dye, then
apply dyes in various colors. Learn to set the dye & finish the project.
No experience needed.
Class Fee: $60 Materials Fee: $26
Registration DEADLINE for the Painting on Silk Class is June 25th!
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July 12-13-14 “THE ART OF CLOWNING”
with Denny Butler 1:00-3:00
A fun class for anyone ages 8-108 who would like to learn
more about the age-old mystique of clowning from Denny
Butler who has been making people laugh as “Ictus” for six years.
Learn the history & types of clowns…even some balloon-tying tips,
magic tricks & of course colorful make-up. This is a great workshop
for intergenerational fun……grandparent & grandchildren together
making lifetime memories….however, all “want-to-be” clowns of
any age are welcome!
Class Fee: $30 Materials Fee: $3
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July 29-31,Aug. 1 “NATURE PRINTING ON PAPER & CLOTH”
with John Doughty 9:00-4:00
Learn the Nature Printing process from this nationally-recognized
printer & author of a new book on the subject. Inks & paints are
carefully coated onto plants & pressed onto paper or fabric to capture the
beauty & intricacy of nature. Work at first on simple projects, then
progress to those more complicated. Beginner to advanced printers are
welcome to register for this 4-day very special workshop.
Class Fee: $155 Materials Fee: $35
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August 3, 4, 5 PAPERMAKING
with Janet I. Rhodes 9:00-3:00
Your opportunity is here to make hand cast/molded papers & to learn
some ways to use these products to create useful or artistic works.
You will have lots of time to try different “formulas” & ingredients.
Jan is returning to OVCA from North Carolina to teach this class.
Class Fee: $90 Materials Fee: $25
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August 6 JEWELRY
with Cathy-Campbell Sowden 12:30-3:00
Make a sterling silver & gemstone triple-strand necklace. All
materials (small gemstone nuggets, sterling beads, all findings)
and tools provided.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $15
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August 7 GLASS PAINTING WITH ENAMEL CHINA PAINT
with Linda Lineman 10:00-1:00
Paint on a glass bottle of your choice using a special glass
enamel that is kiln-fired, a wipe-out technique and/or regular
painting style. Bottles can be used for liquids, vinegars or as
an oil lamp….a wonderful gift for home wine-makers!
All materials & bottle provided.
Class Fee: $25 Materials Fee: $12
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August 13 JEWELRY
with Cathy Campbell-Sowden 12:30-3:00
Make a sterling silver/ gemstone pendant necklace, bracelet and earrings.
All materials (large focal gemstones, Czech glass, gemstones,
and all findings) and tools provided.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $18
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August 14-15 MIXED MEDIA/COLLAGE
(THE JOY OF SELF-EXPRESSION)
with Carol McDonald 10:00-4:00
A trip to the beach or a hike in the woods is like a shopping excursion
to the art store. Start with a quote that really speaks to you…then look
for color combinations & a variety of textures to tell your visual story.
Using what you improvise, your creative voice will tell your
story in mixed media! No experience necessary!
Class Fee: $50 Materials Fee: $10
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August 17 IRIS FOLDING:WHERE CREATIVITY COMES ALIVE!
with Liz Graham 5:30-8:00
Learn how to make your own patterns or use ready made
patterns to create greeting cards, framed designs, ATC’s, enhance
scrapbook pages, make mixed media projects and more….
Two cards will be made in class…no experience is required.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $5
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August 21 INTRODUCTION TO WET FELTING
with Sue Spencer 10:00-3:00
Students will work with 100% sheep’s wool to create a small purse
or a mitten. You will lay out the wool, agitate it into fiber/felt &
use a template to make your project…almost like magic! Wear
old clothes and an apron….no experience necessary.
Class Fee: $20 Materials Fee: $15
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August 23, 24, 25, 26 STAINED GLASS MIRROR
with Dorothy Mitchell 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Add a classy touch to your home décor by creating a wall mirror,
enhanced with stained glass. Design your own project or select
from those suggestions provided by the instructor.
Some prior stained glass experience is required.
Class Fee: $90 Materials Fee: Varies with student needs
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August 28 SILVER JEWELRY
with Alice Walkowski 10:00-5:00
A basic introduction to rolling, texturing, cutting, shaping & finishing
metal clay. You will learn how to torch fire your piece & finish it for a
shiny, matte or antiqued look…..then wear home your creation!
Class Fee: $30 Materials Fee: $35
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September 7,14,21 28, Oct 5, 12 POETRY
with Norm Milliken 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Bring your notebook & pencil and join Norm for this six-session
Poetry workshop which is sure to be helpful to all levels of poets, from
beginner to advanced. A variety of poetry styles & techniques will
be discussed and experimented with.
Class Fee:$50 No Materials Fee
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September 11 & 18 STAINED GLASS/INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
with Dorothy Mitchell 9:00-4:00
Experienced stained glass artists who desire to create one-of-a-kind
projects & enjoy the association with fellow artisans are urged to
register for this class. Participants are asked to select a work of
their choice & use the classroom experience to learn new techniques,
enhance skills, or simply share and enjoy.
Class Fee: $90 Materials Fee: Varies with need
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September 11 & 18 SOURDOUGH BREAD IS NO MYSTERY!
with Denny Lavery 12:00 noon-4:00
Learn how to make breads with starters & how to create and maintain
your own starter. Both white & whole-grain breads will be made.
This is an on-hands course so bring your apron! Class held
at Classy Catering at 228 Seneca Street.
Class Fee: $50 Supply Fee: $12
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September 13 & 20 MONOCHROMATIC PEN & INK ON PORCELAIN
with Linda Lineman 6-9:00 p.m.
This class utilizes the technique of pen work to create a scene….
an excellent class for beginners. Design your piece & do all the
detail with pen & a fired ink. Learn about color values by using
one color to finish your china project.
Class Fee: $45 Materials Fee: $25
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September 15 BASIC JEWELRY “WIRING”
with Gary Rhoades 1:00-4:00
Make the “Egyptian Sisters Necklace” in your choice of silver, gold or copper
wire. You will learn how to make spirals & join them together to make this
beautiful necklace. Tools will be furnished if necessary but please bring
round nose, chain nose & flat nose pliers & flush cutters if possible.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $15
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September 25 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 artform 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 notecards suitable for holiday
cards or any simple notes for yourself or gifts.
Class Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $20
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September 28, Oct 5,19,26 KNITTING
with Jane Bigelow 1:00-3:00
A “Top Down Sweater Class”….great class for beginners to
advanced knitters with something for everyone! Start at the neck
& design as you go using any yarn you like. Choose long or short or
¾ length sleeves; make it fitted or loose….the possibilities are endless!
Class Fee: $40 Materials Fee: Varies with need
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October 2-3 INTAGLIO PRINTING
with Carol McDonald 10:00-4:00
An old method of printing from the 1400’s brought to life with today’s
selection of materials. You will make a “plate” base of different layers/
surfaces & using wet paper applied to that base, make prints of your
own design, Creative, a bit messy and FUN….come explore this
ancient technique! For all levels beginner to advanced.
Class Fee: $50 Materials Fee:$10
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October 8-11 WATERCOLOR PAINTING
“What to SEE and how to EXPRESS it”
with Sue Pollins 9:00-4:00
Back by popular demand, Sue returns to OVCA to bring this
4-day watercolor painting retreat, a time to analyze, assess &
adjust your own paintings to make them more successful. Individualized
demos & exercises for your drawing & technical challenges along with
group-led discussions & critiques of why we paint as well as how we paint.
For all levels of painters….beginner to advanced. You are welcome to use
your watercolors plus any water-soluble pencil, crayon, media. More
information is available on this great upcoming workshop!
Class Fee: $155 Materials Fee: None
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October 12, 19, 26 & November 2, 9, 16 CHAIR CANING/SEAT REPAIR
with Rainy Linn 9:30-12:00 noon
Meet with Rainy on six Tuesdays to repair or replace the seat on your old
chair or stool. It’s not difficult but is time consuming & requires a bit of
patience. Bring your chair on the first morning & let Rainy discuss with
you the work to be done & then measure for needed materials. She will
order what is needed & by the 2nd class you’ll be all set to get to work!
Class Fee: $50 Materials Fee: Varies with project $20-40
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October 15-17 “EXPLORING PASTEL PAINTING”
with Carol Donnelly 9:00-4:00
A pastel class for all levels of painters, beginner to advanced, with Carol
who is the past-president of the Pittsburgh Pastel Artist League. Each day
of this weekend a new concept will be discussed & a new painting will be
completed...with one day devoted to plein air painting, weather permitting.
You will learn different approaches to applying pastels, results of wetting
the pastels after applying & reworking a pastel painting you have felt
unhappy with. A great three days of working with pastels!
Class Fee: $145 Materials Fee: $10
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October 23 BY-PASS RING from METAL CLAY
with Alice Walkowski 9:00-5:00
Students will make a ring with a textured band and a focal decoration.
The ring is made flat and shaped “after” firing. Extra pieces may be made
& fired from leftover clay. Ask to see a photo of this sample project!
It’s unique and beautiful!!
Class Fee: $30 Materials Fee: $35
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November 6 & 13 STAINED GLASS KALEIDOSCOPES
with Dorothy Mitchell 9:00-4:00
Students will have the opportunity to gaze into a colorful make-believe
world after creating their own stained glass kaleidoscope. This project
is perfect for gift-giving or a unique conversation piece. Some previous
stained glass experience is required.
Class Fee: $90 Materials Fee: $12
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November 8 & 10 SLATE PAINTING
with Linda Lineman 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Begin thinking “Christmas” as you paint this class project..
the perfect gift for the special person on your holiday list!!
No experience required & all supplies furnished.
Class Fee: $25 Materials Fee: $20
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November 9 & 16 6:00-8:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO FAIR ISLE KNITTING
with Jane Bigelow
The project is a HAT…after working the ribbing for the bottom
of the hat, you will work a fair isle pattern using several different
colors to form the fair isle design. As well as learning to follow a
graph, you will learn to hold and knit with one color of yarn in your left
hand & another in the right hand. We will discuss how to alter the
pattern to make it more feminine or more masculine.
These hats make great Christmas gifts.
Class Fee: $20 Materials Fee: $20-25
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November 11 IRIS FOLDING:CREATIVE CHRISTMAS CARDS!
with Liz Graham 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Create unique Christmas cards for family & friends with the Iris Folding
technique that is easy & fun and results in beautiful designs with very
little work or material. Students will complete two cards plus a gift
tag in class.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $5
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November 20 10:00-4:00
MAKE YOUR OWN “RUBBER” STAMP
with Carol McDonald
Using “fun foam” (not rubber) you will design your own unique
stamp which you can use multiple times for projects such as holiday
cards, small notecards or ATC’s. A fun day of art plus take home some
finished cards, ready to use! No experience required.
Class Fee: $25 Materials Fee: $6
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November 27 PAPER ARTS/WALL PHOTO CALENDAR
with Holly Berlin 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
A fun class as you “preserve your memories” throughout the year
by creating a hanging wall photo calendar to keep for yourself or give
as a gift. Bring 12 photos to adhere to your calendar or you can
add them later when you return home.
Class Fee: $15 Materials Fee: $24
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