In the Morin Gallery: Trains & BooksOutreach NewsYoung Visions People’s Choice WinnersA Juneteenth CelebrationClasses & Workshops for AdultsSummer ART CAMPS for Kids!!

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The Summer 2016 Newsletter of

Train Depot, oil on canvas by Carol Iglesias

THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER

SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND THE ARTS CENTER HAS PLANNED MANY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES -- DAY CAMPS, CLASSES, AND WORKSHOPS TO MEET EVERYONE’S NEEDS

AND DESIRES. CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULE IN THIS NEWSLETTER AND SIGN UP FOR SOME SUMMER FUN.

MAY WAS AN EXCITING MONTH AT THE ARTS CENTER, WITH OUR YOUNG VISIONS SHOW IN THE MORIN GALLERY, WHERE ARTWORK FROM STUDENTS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS WELL AS GRYMES MEMORIAL SCHOOL WERE FEATURED, ALONG WITH OUR OUTREACH PROGRAM AND HEAD START’S WONDERFUL ANNUAL SHOW WITH SOME VERY CREATIVE ART. THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR AREA SHOW GREAT TALENT AND WE ARE DELIGHTED TO EXHIBIT IT EVERY YEAR FOR ALL TO SEE.

WE HAVE BEGUN THE REMODELING OF THE ARTS CENTER, STARTING WITH THE GIFT SHOP AREA. MORE WORK ON OTHER PARTS OF THE BUILDING WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. WE ARE VERY EXCITED AND CAN’T WAIT TO SHOW OFF THE FINISHED PRODUCT.

IN ORDER FOR US TO CONTINUE DOING THE GOOD WORKS THAT WE ARE CAPABLE OF, YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED. PLEASE RESPOND GENEROUSLY TO OUR JUNE APPEAL. IF YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR DONATION BY JUST A FEW DOLLARS, IT WILL MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. THE CENTER CONTINUES TO BE A THRIFTY AND FINANCIALLY SOUND INSTITUTION AND MAKES THE MOST OF ANY CONTRIBUTION.

I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AT THE CENTER SOON. IT’S TRULY WORTH YOUR VISIT.

ED HARVEY, PRESIDENT

The Arts Center In Orange is a nonprofit community arts center with a mission to increase the quality of life in our community by promoting an appreciation for fine contemporary arts in diverse styles and ideologies. This is done by providing: a forum to promote artistic excellence; scholarship and education; a venue for artists and artisans to work, teach, exhibit and sell work; and a place for the community to learn skills, and to participate in and enjoy the arts.

129 East Main Street, P.O. Box 13Orange, VA 22960

540-672-7311email: theartsorange@aol.com

website: www.artscenterinorange.com

Board of Directors:Ed Harvey, President Betsy Brantley, Vice PresidentSuzanne Bresee, TreasurerSharon Mohrmann, SecretaryPhilip AudibertVirginia DonelsonPhyllis Johnson

Staff:Laura Thompson, Executive DirectorAnna Marie DeMio Dowen, Outreach DirectorGerilee Hundt, Assistant to the Director

Cheryl Lea McClureSally Mickley

Jack MillerElizabeth Perdue

Jeff PoolePhilip Strange

Richard (Buzz) VanSantvoord

For their continued support, we thank the Town of Orange, Orange County, the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

All work included in this publication

is the copyright of the artist.

Exhibit Dates: June 9-July 30, 2016 Opening Reception: Thursday, June 9, 5-7pm

A multimedia exhibit inspired by trains, including paintings, photography, assemblage, diorama, film and written word by Virginia artists:Phil & Susie AudibertDavid BattonTodd BrownRamey CampbellBarbara CollinsJohn CorraoBrian DunnRita FlyzikSusan GarnettBecky GrymesSusan HarbClinton HelmsSarah C. HonenbergerCarol IglesiasLou MessaAndrew MorganBrenda MorrisLee NixonVernon PeacheyJon PerryJeff PooleMack RoweVyvyan RundgrenKathleen Willingham

In the Morin Gallery:

RAIL Art

Starting in the 1840s and for almost a century, railroads were America’s “dot-coms.” Railroads’ steel wheel on steel rail efficiency, large load capability, and all-weather reliability dominated our economy. At the same time, the railroad’s massive, mysteriously impersonal equipment traveling its own creation of the Open Road excited our imaginations. During that era, five rights of way were developed in Orange County, three of which remain in use today. Now, after being overshadowed by cars, trucks, and planes for some 70-80 years, railroads are re-asserting themselves as significant players in America’s twenty-first century economy. Frank S. Walker, Jr. Top to botton - Roanoke 1218 by Clinton Helms,

Golden Rails by Andrew Morgan, Under the Rapidan Trestle by Susan Garnett, 611 Locomotive by Ramey Campbell, Keepers of the Railroad by Lee Nixon, Old Remington Station by Kathleen Willingham, Postage Stamp Floor Cloth by Vyvyan Rungren.

There is no getting around the fact that the railroad has played a major role in the history of Orange, and continues to punctuate our daily lives with train whistles and traffic stops. With the Morin Gallery just yards from the tracks, this exhibit should feel right at home. Depicting the railway both past and present, memories, tributes to engines, serious to silly, complete with bells and whistles, this exhibit is sure to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Meet Artisan Anna Sawyer & Learn About the Not-So-Lost Art of BookbindingFriday, September 9th, 4-5pm in The Morin Gallery at The Arts Center In Orange Anna Sawyer was first drawn into bookbinding by a deep appreciation of the old crafts and skilled trades; as an avid reader and lover of antiques and all things beautiful, she quickly became fascinated with bookbinding. As she entered the bookbinding community, she was pleasantly surprised by the strong desire among bookbinders to further the craft by helping each other and passing on knowledge. The art of hand bookbinding will never die as long as there are skilled practitioners with a passion to teach others and share from their resources and skills to smooth the journey of those new to the trade.

Anna looks forward to sharing what she has learned and answering your questions about this fascinating trade. The event is free and attendees are encouraged to bring books for discussion.

Learn more at: www.southwindsbindery.com

Coming to the Morin Gallery:

BOOKISHExhibit Dates: August 4 – September 30, 2016Opening Reception: Thursday, August 4, 5-7pmJuror: Susan Krieg www.kriegartstudio.comThis exhibit is open to all artists living and working in Virginia. All work must offer an interpretation on the theme of books. Examples would include: Two- and three-dimensional art about reading and books, altered books, and examples of traditional book arts such as papermaking, bookbinding, artists’ books, calligraphy, printmaking, and graphic design.

The “BOOKISH” Call for Artists is posted on our website at: www.artscenterinorange.com.

We invite all book-loving artists, young and old to submit entries!

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The MAKER SERIES at Orange County’s Public Libraries

Outreach News

The Orange County Public Library System has partnered with the Community Outreach Program through The Arts Center In Orange to offer a variety of creative workshops this summer. The workshops are free and open to the public, and all art supplies will be provided.

Stop by or call your local branch to register so you can explore your creative side! Registrations are limited as specified for each program and will be accepted 30 days in advance of each program.

Local award-winning fiber artist and abstract expressionist painter Wendy

Wiebe will guide you through the basic steps of silk painting. Using rich and vibrant

dyes, along with techniques devised to alter the painted silk surface, Wendy will guide you through loose, open-ended

abstract explorations designed to leave you with a beautiful, completed eight-inch circular piece. Come explore the pleasures

and delights of silk painting with Wendy! This program will be open to 20 adult

registrants per session.

The silk painting workshops will be held at all three library branches as follows:Gordonsville Branch Library (Town of

Gordonsville) Saturday, June 11, 10-11:30am

Main Library (Town of Orange) Saturday, June 18, 10-11:30 am

Wilderness Branch Library (Locust Grove) Thursday, June 23, 10:30-12:00 noon

Kitty Dodd, an artist and experienced instructor, will be conducting drawing

workshops. She will teach you how to turn very basic drawing skills into an actual

piece of art! Learning the basics will have you seeing and thinking like an artist.

Discover more about Kitty and her work on her website, http://www.kittydodd.com.

This program is open to 15 adult registrants per session.

The drawing workshops will be held at all three library branches as follows:

Gordonsville Branch Library (Town of Gordonsville)

Saturday, July 16, 10-11:30am

Main Library (Town of Orange) Saturday, July 23, 10-11:30am

Wilderness Branch Library (Locust Grove) Thursday, July 28, 10:30-12 noon

Christina Boy, a full-time studio artist who lives in Madison, Virginia, will be conducting a family woodworking

workshop. Each participant will paint, sand, and assemble a small toy car. With two different car models to choose from,

and some fun, food-safe, and colorful paints, the options are only limited to your imagination! Learn more about Christina and her art on her website http://www.christinaboydesign.com. This program is

open to 20 registrants ages 8 and older per session. A parent must be present to assist

youth participants.

The Woodworking Workshops will be held at all three library branches as follows:

Main Library (Town of Orange) Saturday, August 20, 10-11:30am

Wilderness Branch Library (Locust Grove) Wednesday, August 24, 4-5:30pm

Gordonsville Branch Library (Town of Gordonsville)

Saturday, August 27, 10-11:30am

2016 YOUNG VISIONS: The Art of Orange County’s School Children

“Art builds confidence. What the students learn in art class helps them to face challenges and succeed in other classrooms.” –Lois Davis, art teacher at Locust Grove Elementary School

People’s Choice Award Winners Orange County High School (above left)1st place Molly Stewart2nd place Tamara Sherman3rd place Carly Hanson

Middle School (above center)1st place Orina Chin, Locust Grove2nd place Allison Alarcon-Flores, Locust Grove3rd place Evelyn McKemie, Locust Grove

Primary/Elementary School (above right)1st place Marley Daniel, Unionville2nd place Eowyn Motz, Grymes Memorial3rd place Tara Martin, Gordon-Barbour

“Art classrooms always prove to be centers of energetic visual performances. The work of which turns the hallways of our schools and our division office into galleries of art. Our talented students are taught by dedicated teachers, many of whom are visual and performing artists themselves. These teachers share their talents and skills with our students as they engage them in lessons that result in creative expressions of art.” –Dr. Brenda Tanner, Orange County Schools Superintendent, from her blog

Photos courtesy of Orange County Review

Juneteenth 2016 celebrate African American Art, History,

Music, food, Faith, Family & freedom!

Saturday, June 18 / 1-5pm / Rain or shine James Madison’s Montpelier

free admission

Orange County African-American Historical Society

The House That George Built, acrylic on canvas by artist Lee J. Nixon - A tribute to George Gilmore and the many African-American heroes who, born into slavery, upon emancipation worked to build homes, communities, and new lives for their families and the generations to come.

Living History:Women of the Civil War

Harriet Tubman portrayed by Taryn Weaver

United States Colored Troops23rd & 54th Regiments

Performers:3 - 4:30 p.m.

The Men’s Group of Shady Grove Baptist ChurchStory Teller, Sheila Arnold

Blues Musicians, Jeff Scott & Joel Tate

Artists:Clinton Helms

Lee J. Nixon

Film:In the Season ...

The Edna Lewis Story

and more!

picnic lunch: $Barbeque Exchange

Healthcare:Orange County Free ClinicBlood Presure Screenings

African-American Genealogy

Zann Nelson & Lydia Neuroth

emcee: Dr. Hortense Hinton-Jackson

tour the grounds and visit the enslaved community archaeological site in the South Yard.

Local artist Lee Nixon interprets Juneteenth!If you attended Orange County High School, the chances are good that Lee J. Nixon was your art teacher.

Retired from teaching, Nixon is now painting full-time. He works primarily in acrylics for their versatility and compatibility with other media. His Impressionist paintings reflect a need, care and reverence for a serene earth, and the desire to share it with the viewer through color, pattern and texture. His paintings have appeared in numerous galleries including the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond and The Arts Center In Orange.

His painting (to the left) The House That George Built is a tribute to George Gilmore and the many African-American founding fathers who, though born into slavery, upon emancipation worked to build homes, communities, and new lives for their families and the generations to come.

Classes for Adults & Teens:Art Play to Discovery with Carol Barber

This class is about experimentation! Try some playful approaches to see things differently. Jolt your creativity! See what you can be inspired to create.

Dates: June 10 & 24Time: Fridays, 4-6pmAges: Teens and adultsInstructor: Carol BarberRegistration: $45Supply fee: $15

Portrait Workshop with Becky Parrish

Working in oils or acrylics, your choice, you will learn the fundamentals of portrait painting, from basic composition to use of color to creative finishing and detail work. Becky is a wonderful teacher and you will leave with a gorgeous finished work of fine art.

Dates: June 17 & 18Time: Friday & Saturday, 10am-3pm Ages: 16 and upInstructor: Becky ParrishRegistration: $100Supply list upon registration

Summer Watercolor Workshop with Jane Skafte

For all levels, from beginners to those with some knowledge of basic watercolor painting tech-niques. The way to make beau-tiful paintings is to understand the fundamentals of good design. Jane will demonstrate how to create light effects and reflections on water by using unconventional textural tech-niques and resists. Please bring two 8 x 10-inch photographs of a place you love (no magazine photos, please, just your own). You will receive individual at-tention and Jane will suggest possible solutions to problems that may develop. The sharing of experience, working meth-ods, and the exchange of ideas between participants is one of the most positive aspects of art-ists getting together to paint.

Date: June 26Time: Sunday, 1-4pmAges: 16 and upInstructor: Jane SkafteRegistration: $35Supply list upon registration

Adult & Teen Classes continued

Beginning Pottery Wheel with Jim Bosket

Learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel or brush up on old skills. You will work with basic forms and glazing techniques with lots of personal attention from Jim.

Dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pmAges: AdultsInstructor: Jim BosketRegistration: $100Supply fee: $35

Wednesday Night Clay with Aimee Hunt

Aimee offers personal atten-tion to each student learning to throw on the wheel and hand build. Demonstrations and dis-cussion of form and concepts assist students exploring their own clay project goals. This is an informal class and a lot of fun. The class is ongoing, restart-ing every six weeks.

Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pmAges: AdultsInstructor: Aimee HuntRegistration: $100Supply Fee: $35

Session I Dates: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24

Session IIDates: August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5

Acrylic and Oil Painting with Ed King

Explore acrylics and oils through a variety of exercises with Ed King, a well-known local artist and teacher at the college lev-el. In this class you will address color, composition, value, and style. One-on-one guidance makes this an appropriate class for a wide range of students from beginner to advanced.

Time: Wednesdays, 7-9pmAges: AdultsInstructor: Ed KingRegistration: $100Supply list upon registration

Session IDates: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17

Session IIDates: August 24, 31, Septem-ber 7, 14, 21, 28

Adult & Teen Classes continued

Pouring Paint with Deborah Elaine

In this unique class you will allow your creative spirit to evolve through the act of pouring paint. In four sessions, using wa-tercolors and inks, you will pour, research, draw, and then paint your final artwork. Something beautiful will emerge from the process!

Dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5Time: Fridays, 5-7pmAges: 16 and upInstructor: Deborah ElaineRegistration: $100Supply list upon registration

Vegetable Painting with Deborah Elaine

Students will complete a paint-ing using an acrylic monotype process, printing with actual vegetables, and then complet-ing the painting with watercol-ors. You will learn about com-position, design, color values, and lighting and emerge with a completed work of art.

Date: August 20 Time: Saturday, 10am-2pm (with a lunch break)Ages: 16 and upInstructor: Deborah ElaineRegistration: $65Supply list upon registration

Photography on Foot Workshop with Pat Temples

Stroll with a group of photogra-phers around Orange to learn how to improve your images. There will be two 2-hour shoot-ing sessions where you can practice skills of composition, learn techniques for making the most of light, and using your camera in creative ways. The last class will be a show-and-tell and critique of images from the shoots.

Dates: August 9, 16, 23Time: Tuesdays, 6-8pmAges: AdultsInstructor: Pat TemplesRegistration: $65Supply list upon registrationPoint-and-shoot and DSLR cam-eras are suitable.

Find the most up-to-date class and event information on our website at:

www.artscenterinorange.com

Adult & Teen Classes continued

Écorché Anatomy Workshop with Thomas Marsh

In this four-day Écorché Anatomy workshop, students will study:- The skeletal system in relation to figurative art- The muscular system in relation to figurative art- The underlying geometry of the body in relation to figurative art- Modeling a 24-inch écorché figure in clay- Custom toolmaking This workshop is designed for serious art students, from beginner to professional, from high school age to senior citizens. Students should possess a drive for creating their best work and be ready to challenge themselves to create an écorché sculpture and to learn those skills for their own future works. Twenty-four classroom hours will be devoted to clay modeling and related lectures. The workshop will be taught in the classical tradition by master figure sculptor Thomas Marsh, whose artistic genealogy includes Auguste Rodin, Ivan Mestrovic, Antoine Bourdelle, and George Bridgman.

Dates: Monday through Thursday, August 29 - September 1Times: 9 am-4 pm (with a 1-hour lunch break)Ages: 16 and upInstructor: Thomas MarshRegistration: $500.00. This includes all materials and instruction. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due to reserve a space, with the remainder of fees due on the first day of class. Class size is limited to 5 students.

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Explorations in Nature with Carol Barber

Use a variety of media to gather sketches outside from closeup details to sweeping landscapes.

Dates: August 12 and 19Time: 4-6pmAges: 16 and upInstructor: Carol BarberRegistration: $45Supply: $15

Painting Beyond the Photo Workshop with Elaine Hurst

This workshop is designed for those painters working from pho-tographs, who want to capture the spontaneity and expressive-ness that comes with working from life. We will use photographs as reference, while at the same time trying exercises and techniques that will let us incorporate more expressiveness into our paint-ings. This workshop is for anyone, regardless of level, who wants to combine representational and expressive painting to create your own unique style. This workshop is for all skill levels. To find more information about Elaine, please visit her website at:www.elainehurst.com.Dates: August 22-26Time: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pmAges: AdultsInstructor: Elaine HurstRegistration: $500Supply list upon registration

Adult & Teen Classes continued

Sweet Life Cupcake Acrylic Paint Party with Carol Barber

Teens and adults come for a colorful evening for all ages! Create a beautiful painting to take home in one evening. This class is similar to our Paint Parties, and is led by the same instructor. We have opened this class to everyone 13 and up. Bring a snack and your favorite beverage (no alcohol, please) and have a ball.

Date: June 24Time: Friday, 6-9pmAges: 13 - AdultInstructor: Carol BarberRegistration: $35Supply: $15

Teacher BiographiesCarol Barber received her BFA from James Madison University and her MFA from Radford University. She has worked as a digital illustrator, graphic designer, adjunct professor, and Arts Specialty Teacher and has been an instructor at The Arts Center In Orange for several years. Carol also teaches through the Outreach Program at The Arts Center. Carol has shown her paintings through numerous group, juried, and festival shows through the years. She currently paints from her beautiful little cottage studio in Barboursville.

Jim Bosket has been making pots for 15 years. He studied under Tom Clarkson at Piedmont Community College. His inspiration comes from a combined twist of nature and architecture influenced by a fascination for engineering as well as over 30 years’ experience designing various architectural and wordworking projects.

Deborah Elaine has studied and worked in various mediums since the age of 6 and has worked and taught in the Stafford and Fredericksburg region for over a decade. She enjoys the expressiveness of the abstract and the surreal nature of watercolor pouring, a unique style she developed with her mentor, Johnny Johnson, a style that starts out abstract in design and become surreal in nature as the subject matter evolves.

Aimee Hunt received her BA from the College of the Atlantic, where she concentrated on Fabric Design and Ceramics. For 8 years, Aimee was a student at the Bemis Art School for Children. She has also studied at the Worcester Craft Center and the Corcoran School of Art. She has taught at The Arts Center in Orange for many years, previously serving as the Executive Director. She currently serves as the Associate Academic Curator at The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia.

Julie Jackson is a part of the Outreach Program at The Arts Center, through which she teaches Orange County Head Start and Early Head Start art classes. She is a piano teacher in Orange, Greene, and Albemarle Counties. Julie is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University and also holds a Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University. She has been a student and teacher of piano for over 40 years.

Marvilyn Kennedy holds a degree in arts and science from West Virginia University. During the school year she is employed as an elementary art teacher in Charlottesville. Her summers are spent sharing her boundless creativity with kids at ART camp!

Ed King teaches for Germanna Community College. He is interested in ancient history and archaeology. He received his MFA degree from Pratt Institute in New York City. He also studied at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Ed has been a part of the education staff at The Arts Center In Orange for several years. You can often see his work in our gallery and gallery shop. He also shows in the Fredericksburg area. He often includes images from nature in his artwork.

Thomas Marsh is a classical sculptor who has created many public monuments and has work in public and private collections throughout the United States. Noted works include The Statue in the Santa Cruz, CA, monument to surfing; John the Baptist at Mission San Juan Bautista, CA; The Crucifix and Sanctuary Sculptures at St. Mary Catholic Church, Fredericksburg, VA; and the Victims of Communism Memorial (2007) in Washington, DC. Thomas received a BFA in painting from the Layton School of Art, Milwaukee, WI, in 1974, and an MFA in sculpture from California State University, Long Beach, in 1977, and he has also studied extensively in Italy. Thomas gives back to the community by teaching various classes at The Arts Center In Orange when his schedule allows.

Becky Parrish has worked as an artist since 1988. She has served as an Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Lord Fairfax Community College in Warrenton and Assistant Professor at Germanna Community College. She served as the Director and Co-owner of The William Woodward School of Fine Art in Warrenton and has taught workshops in various areas, including the Woodberry Forest School. Becky received a BFA from George Mason University and her MFA in Painting from The George Washington University in 1996. She has received numerous awards as an artist and as an art instructor and has exhibited extensively.

Jane Skafte is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, with a BFA in Textile Design and Printmaking. She also studied at Syracuse University, receiving a MA in Textile Design and a MFA in Studio Art. She has also studied Web and Multimedia through the Art Institute of Pittsburgh online. Jane is currently an Instructor of Graphic Design, Typography and Watercolor at Piedmont Community College. She is a workshop presenter at McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville as well. Jane has exhibited throughout the country and has received numerous awards. Jane offers classes and workshops in watercolor, mixed media, and more at The Arts Center In Orange.

Pat Temples, a photographer who resides in Greene County, is a member of The Art Guild of Greene, the Charlottesville Photography Initiative, and the Firnew Farm Artists Circle. Her photographs have won numerous awards and have appeared in The Arts Center In Orange, Virginia Wildlife magazine, Piedmont Environmental Council, and other various juried exhibits.

FREE Last Saturday Art for Kids:Saturday, June 25, July 30, August 27; 10am-12pm

The class is FREE, but PLEASE call ahead (672-7311) to register, so that we know how many to prepare for.

Sponsored by:

Art StartThis camp is a great introduction to art for preschoolers. Create a Monet print and a Delaunay paint-ing. Design a Gaudi mosaic and a Mondrian resist. Experiment with Kandinsky inspired shapes and collage. Your child will have a ball making Chihuly “glass” sculptures.Dates: June 20-24Time: Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:45amAges: 3-6 with an adult partnerInstructor: Julie JacksonRegistration: $35, Supply Fee: $15

Art AdventuresCreate a Mondrian sun catcher, a Van Gogh sunflower mosaic, James Rizzi birds, Klee castles, Matisse cut outs, oversized Georgia O’Keeffe flowers, Picasso faces, and more! What a great way to kick off summer! Dates: June 20-24Time: Mon-Fri, 10am-12pmAges: 5-9Instructor: Julie JacksonRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Exploring the GreatsLearn about famous artists, then express yourself in similar style. Cre-ate Paul Klee and Chagall inspired watercolors, Jim Dine inspired textured hearts, Matisse inspired paper sculpture, Mondrian in-spired collage and cubes, Chihuly inspired bowls, and a grand Van Gogh class collaboration to be on display at The Arts Center through-out the summer. Dates: June 20-24Time: Mon-Fri, 1-3pmAges: 7-12Instructor: Julie JacksonRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Summer SplashDive in for a week of beach-themed fun! Make a wire and bead fish, tropical dry wall carving, soft pastel seashore, reverse glass painted plate, sand art sunset, un-dersea watercolor, plaster-casted shell, sailboat canvas, beach can-dle, and 3-D marine life sculpture. Dates: June 27-July 1Time: Mon-Fri, 10am-12pmAges: 7-12Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Clay Works IHave a blast while learning the basic techniques for working with clay. Sculpt a pinch pot bird, wall pocket, coiled heart, textured owl, tile trivet, coil pot and leaf bowl. *Please note: students will need to return to pickup finished clay pieces after glaze firing. Dates: June 27Time: Mon-Fri, 1-3pmAges: 5-9Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Butterflies, Beetles, and BugsWhat’s all the buzz about? Insects are invading The Arts Center! Cre-ate a papier-mache bug, insect print, tile mosaic, mixed-media collage, thumbprint flower pot, symmetrical butterfly, polymer clay bug, rock beetle, firefly canvas, and faux stained glass insect.Dates: July 11-15Time: Mon-Fri, 10am-12pmAges: 5-9Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Into the WildTake a walk on the wild side while making animal-inspired art. Cre-ate a wire animal, metal repousse, mixed media animal, torn paper collage, pastel furry friend, animal sculpture, wildlife silhouette, inked print, scratch art, and animal por-trait canvas.Dates: July 11-15Time: Mon-Fri, 1-3pmAges: 7-12Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

“Art”oonsDelve into the world of cartooning and Pop Art. Create a comic strip, gridded cartoon/movie charac-ter, expressive clay face, Pop Art portrait, superhero drawing, Keith Haring figure, pen and ink drawing, bendable figure, junk sculpture, and a piece inspired by Romero Britto. Dates: July 18-22Time: Mon-Fri, 10-12pmAges: 7-12Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Summer ART Camps for Kids:

On the MoveRoll into a week of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) to make art that moves! Construct a marble maze, boat, color whirligig, cd top, giant paper airplane, catapult, model car, kite, parachute and art-bot.Dates: July 18-22Time: Mon-Fri, 1-3pmAges: 5-9Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Forest FriendsExplore the plants and animals of the woodlands through art. Make an abstract tree, wildflowers, bird trivet, pine cone animal, woodland animal canvas, stuffed forest pal, air dry clay animal, embossed owl, and leaf batik.Dates: July 25-29Time: Mon-Fri, 10am-12pmAges: 5-9Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Clay Works IILearn clay hand building skills while exploring the slab, drape, pinch pot, and coil methods. Create a terracotta coil pot, bas-relief tile, graffito pencil holder, fluted fern plate, Aztec sun, imprinted ornament, and animal sculpture. *Please note: students will need to return to pickup finished clay pieces after glaze firing.Dates: July 25-29Time: Mon-Fri, 1-3pmAges: 7-12Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Sticks and StonesCalling all nature lovers! Discover the beauty of nature while making art from shells, flowers, stones, and other natural materials. Create a floral sun catcher, sea life mosaic, animal sculpture, stick weaving, stepping stone, homemade water-colors, rock paperweight, nature assemblage, tree cookie circle de-sign and bamboo wind chime.Dates: Aug 1-5Time: Mon-Fri, 10am-12pmAges: 7-12Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Sweet TreatsIt’s sugar and spice and everything nice! Draw a bubble gum machine and desserts in the style of Wayne Thiebaud. Form a big stuffed sculp-ture and papier-mache ice cream treat after Claes Oldenberg. Paint a lollipop tree canvas, sculpt an air-dry clay cupcake, and erect a gumdrop village. Design your own apron and chef’s hat, then deco-rate some edible art. Dates: Aug 1-5Time: Mon-Fri, 1-3pmAges: 5-9Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Big and Messy ArtLearn about line, color, shape and more in this exciting camp. Explore object printing, drip painting, mar-bling, string painting, collage, spin art, monoprinting, resist art, clay and papier-mache. Parents wel-come!Dates: Aug 8-12Time: Mon-Fri, 10am-12pmAges: 4-7Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Magical Make BelieveEnter the fantastic world of stories and dreams. Create a marionette, sock puppet, Seussical village, beaded bubble wand, fairy/gnome house, whimsical owl, but-ton tree, mixed-media portrait, and dream painting. You will also make a stuffed toy that you design yourself!Dates: Aug 8-12Time: Mon-Fri, 1-3pmAges: 5-9Instructor: Marvilyn KennedyRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

Music CampLearn to play the piano with both hands in one week. You will learn to play simple melodies and ac-companiment by ear as well as by reading the notes. You will also learn how to accompany others while they sing! Create instruments, play in a drum circle, and more! Don’t miss out on an opportunity to “try out” a new instrument. *Stu-dents will need to bring a pair of headphones to class.Dates: Aug 15-19Time: Mon-Fri, 10am-12pmAges: 7-12Instructor: Julie JacksonRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

S.T.E.A.M. CampExplore collaborative experiences in art - negotiate a theme, plan and design a tower in the style of Chihuly. Work individually to engi-neer a sculpture. Design and hand build a ceramic bird house. Experi-ment with bridge building and 3d drawing. Brush up on your math skills with Kandinsky’s concentric circles. The combination of Sci-ence, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics ensure an excit-ing week.Dates: Aug 15-19Time: Mon-Fri, 1-3pmAges: 7-12Instructor: Julie JacksonRegistration: $75, Supply Fee: $25

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The Virginia Artists Gallery Shop at The Arts Center In Orange

129 East Main StreetOrange, VA

10am-5pm, Mon-Sat