Gallery Hours from September 10, 2010:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, 10-4
Fri, 10-6

All 2010 classes and workshops take place at Anna's studio in the
Barentson Candy Co, 147 Fifth St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Please scroll to bottom of page for registration information.

Opening reception: Friday, September 10, 2010, 6-8pm

LAKE + CATALYST =“Waves” - Susan M. Henshaw
Lake Michigan in Pastels and Oils

What? Productions - Matt Kasewurm
Industrial Art

July 19th - 23rd, and July 26th - 30th, 2010 A Summer Arts Quest

Check out the Trailer from the 2008 Summer Music and Art Camp

PINOT AND PASTEL WORKSHOP with Rick Cooper and Susan Henshaw
Wednesdays, September 22, and 29, from 6-8:30pm
$90, 2 day WS

Come learn about pinot from grigio’s to noir’s. You will learn which glass to use, proper storage and preservation, learn to taste, smell, and what to look for, as well as how to pair with foods, in this hour long educational wine class. Immediately following will be a lesson in Pastel, learning techniques, color theory, and work on developing your own style in this hour and a half, educational but fun class. You will walk away from this two day/four class, workshop with an amazing amount of wine knowledge and a beautifully finished pastel.

THE ART OF ENTERTAINING with Peter and Jackie Stryzyzkowski
Friday, November 5, from 5:30-730pm (class holds up to 20 people)
$30, 1 day WS

This class is also an evening out for sumptuous small bites, paired with perfectly balanced wines, served on a beautifully decorated table, all wrapped together in this educational evening about the art of entertaining. You will come dressed for an evening out which starts here, at the gallery, where you will enjoy small bites and sip on perfectly paired wines, and head over to the classroom where you will learn the preparations and ingredients of the food you are sampling, as well as a quick lesson on wine pairing. You will also learn how to create a table-scape that is an unbelievable blend of highs, lows and textures of color to tie in any theme at hand…all on a budget. If you have always wanted to throw an absolutely beautiful holiday party but not sure how to pull it all off, this class covers it all.

WINE AROUND THE WORLD with Rick Cooper
Thursdays, November 4, 11, 18, (no class on Thanksgiving), December 2, and 9, from 6:30-8pm
$105

Learn about wines from numerous regions in the world. This class will cover not just regions, also types of grapes, storage and preservation of the wines, as well as learning to taste, smell, what to look for, and how to pair with foods. Rick comes highly qualified to lead you through a wonderful wine session, helping you gain knowledge, experience, and a better understanding of the subtleties of wine.

CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN with Lucia Liano
Wednesday, 11-12:30pm starting September 22 for 8wks.
$80

Vieni, impara l’italiano diverlendoti! Capisce?! Planning a trip to Italy, or have you just always wanted to learn a romantic language. What-ever the case, this class is perfect to pick up a bit of the Italian language from a true Italian. Lucia takes her education classes seriously, and teaches passionately, with some fun and culture thrown in. Learn practical communication, while picking up on comprehension, as well as speaking this beautiful language. And by the way the top line in Italian reads: Come learn Italian while having fun!

ITALIAN INTERMEDIO with Lucia Liano
Thursday, 4:30-6pm starting September 23 for 8wks.
$80

L’ Italia e uno dei piu bei paesi d’Europa. This class is for someone who knows Italian words and phrases and is ready to take the next step toward speaking/communicating more efficiently, with a better understanding of the Italian language, as well as an emphasis on practical communication. Students will expand their Italian vocabulary as well as learn Italian expressions. Take the next step and improve your Italian and be more confident when communicating in this educational, passionate, and fun class. The Italian phrase above says: Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Ciao

SMALL SCALE SCULPTURAL EXPERIMENTATION with Carolyn O’Hearn
Wednesday, 1-3pm starting September 22 for 6wks.
$120

Learn about relief and sculptural objects. In this mixed-media sculpture class we will explore materials and find unique ways to incorporate(concrete) into objects, could be mirrors, pots, tiles, lets weigh our options in this intriguing medium and see what creative works of art we master.

FALL PASTEL E-SCAPE with Susan Henshaw
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 starting October 6, for 6 wks.
$120

Pastel is the purest form of artistic colour, it’s a bridge between drawing and painting, and this class will explore energetic and painterly approaches when this beautiful pigment is used. All the while students will learn pastel techniques, use of materials, and create mood through colour qualities. Discover the dynamics of tone, intensity and luminosity while working in this rich media.

PAINTING FALL LEAVES, GRAPES, AND VINES with Katie Deitrich
Thursdays, 6:30-8pm starting September 23 for 6wks.
$80

This class will explore the vineyard through photos and trips on your own to the grapes nearest you. Students will create paintings of grapes, vines, and leaves, while learning form, colour, and technique. This beautiful subject matter has been a fascination with folks for centuries, and a continued reason to pull out the paints to capture the season’s beauty. Various media will be used from water-color to water down acrylics, as well as mono-printing, for various effects.

THE ART OF INTERIOR DESIGN with TBA
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm starting September 21 for 8 wks.
$85

Redesign your room or rooms by shopping flea markets (you will actually take a field trip on week 4), plugging in a piece you never knew what to do with, and exploring colors and textiles that evoke energy or calmness, space or a cozy feel, and brighten or darken a space. Learn about space and scale of a room and how to place furniture in that space, this is a big challenge for lots of folks. There is nothing like redoing a space that speaks professionally done, yet you did it yourself.

A TEEN MURAL PROJECT with TBA
Saturday 10:30-12:30, starting September 26 for 4wks.
ages 13-16, $65

Be a part of Benton Harbor History when you add your artistic touches to a mural outside The Berentsen Candy co.. A small group of six students will be instructed to draw and help design and paint murals to go on the three wood panels outside the candy co.. Students will work on smaller scale sketches and paintings first, and take them home as a memory of such a fun experience. Be a part of making our world a more beautiful space.

MIXED MEDIA FOR THE CURIOUS ARTIST with Anna Russo Sieber
Thursday 4:30-6pm, starting September 23 for 8 wks.
ages 8-12, $80

Still trying to figure out which art materials you like best, well in this mixed media class there is no pressure to decide. Students will explore painting, printmaking, sculpture and clay in this broad spectrum class, and enjoy the process as we use authentic materials. Personal style is encouraged in this class, while learning techniques, color theory, and the elements of art.

EARLY ITALIAN with Lucia Liano
Wednesday, 4:30-6pm starting September 22 for 8 wks.
ages 9-12, $80

Whether you are interested in learning Italian so you can sing Italian opera, or just picking up a second or third language, this is a wonderful class. Learning conversational Italian, talking, comprehending, and learn about the culture it’s self. Lucia is a passionate teacher who shares her culture and a fun perspective on learning. We have been known to serve an Italian cookie or two in class to complete the cultural experience ; ) Mangiare!

FILM EDUCATION FOR TEENS with Julie Katz
Monday, 4:30-6:30pm starting September 20 for 8 wks.
ages 12-15, $80

Students will learn a variety of techniques about the process of film making, watch segments of various classic films and discuss the style, genre, era, and how the subject matter was incorporated, through subtleties or obviously. They will learn to identify a beginning, middle, and conclusion to the story line. The class will work on screen writing for a couple of weeks and end with a short film of their very own that they help to edit. This class was created to educate curious film lovers who are interested in the entire process.

WATER-MEDIA ON ALTERNATE SURFACES with Anna Russo Sieber
Wednesday, 4:30-6pm starting September 22 for 4 wks.
ages 7-9, $40
Students will use many fun surfaces to apply water color to and create a variety of interesting pieces. We will work on gesso covered acrylic paper, pat-wall, foam-core, and even water color paper. Color, texture, technique, and style are all discussed and applied in this non-traditional, multi-surface, multi-watercolor class.

MOSAIC MIRRORS, TILES, AND OTHER OBJECTS with Carolyn O’Hearn
Wednesday, 4:30-6pm starting September 22 for 6 wks.
ages 9-12, $90
Students will learn the process of creating a relief piece of art. Work on composition, color, & aesthetics, as well as tile cutting and working in concrete, all the while developing and creating a beautiful piece of art.

PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PRE-SCHOOL ART CLASSES

WINTER BREAK ART CAMP
Running December 27, 28, 29, from 11-4pm.
ages 7-12, $95

A short version of summer camp, this three day, 3- 1 1/2 hour long class sessions, program, with lunch break, we will focus on several media, using authentic art materials. Break up the winter with this educational, fun and creative art-venture. Young Artist reception Wednesday at 5pm to show-case all work.

YAS (young artists society)
For students exhibiting a big interest in the visual arts. We teachers at the gallery want to help students to build leadership, skills, and a strong desire to explore the world of art….A Scholarship Program

FIVE MENTORS FIVE GIRLS
A Style Of Her Own Project ....A Scholarship Program

FULL WINTER CLASS SCHEDULE OUT IN OCTOBER

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