Spring & Summer brochure - Currier Museum of Art

SPRING:2013 

MAY 6 - JUNE 10 

SUMMER:2013 

JULY 8 - AUGUST 16

Welcome! 

SPRING-SUMMER PROGRAM 2013 

SPRING: May 6 - June 10 SUMMER: July 8 - August 16 

Find the Currier Art Center’s complete brochure and 

registration form online at www.currier.org (click on “Art 

Center Programs” or “Registration”) or call 603.669.6144 x122. 

Or, register by mail or in person at the Currier Museum Art 

Center, 180 Pearl Street, Manchester, NH 03104. 

Support the Currier Art Center’s Mission! 

Our History 

Since 1939, the Art Center has served Manchester and our surrounding communities with quality, studio-based 

educational programs in the visual arts for students of all ages and abilities. 

Our Mission 

The Art Center provides a wide range of educational opportunities in the visual arts for children, teens and adults. 

With the collections of the Currier Museum as our inspiration, students are encouraged to cultivate their artistic skills 

and broaden their imaginations within the setting of intimate and supportive learning situations. Our goal is to instill a 

lifelong appreciation of the visual arts through a hands-on approach to creating fine art and crafted objects. 

Scholarships 

To apply for full or partial tuition assistance please contact the Art Center front office at 603.669.6144 x122, or go 

to “Art Center: Scholarships” on www.currier.org for complete information. Applications for tuition assistance must 

be complete, include proof of income and a finished registration form when mailed to the Art Center. Scholarship 

applications must be submitted at least one month before the beginning of the term to ensure availability of funds. 

Awards are granted on an individual basis and are based on financial need. Balance of tuition owed is due on the first 

day of class. 

The Currier Art Center wishes to express its appreciation to the Heineman Foundation and the Ben and Zelma 

Dorson Family Foundation for their generous contributions to the scholarship fund. 

DONATIONS 

The Art Center remains accessible – keeping tuition prices low and offering scholarships to students in need – thanks 

to your support of the Art Center Annual Fund. To contribute to the Currier Art Center, a tax exempt, non-profit 

organization, visit us online at www.currier.org, contact the Development Office at 603.669.6144 x124, or mail checks 

(payable to the Currier Art Center) to the Currier Development Office, 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104. 

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TO REMEMBER 

DATES 

MAY 

06 

JUN 

10 

APR 

22 

through 

26 

First Day of 

Spring Term 

MAY 

27 

Last Day of 

Spring Term 

JUL 

08 

through 

AUG 

16 

Spring Vacation 

Art Camp and Teen 

Intensives 

Memorial Day 

Holiday: 

No Classes in 

Session 

Summer Vacation 

Art Camp and 

Teen-Adult 

Intensives 

Art Center 

Student Rewards! 

Currier Museum of Art 

Membership Discounts 

Become a Currier Museum of Art 

Member and receive 10% off classes 

and workshops at the Art Center. For 

detailed information on Membership 

discounts please visit our website at 

www.currier.org. 

Museum Shop Discounts for 

Art Center Students 

Any Art Center student who brings 

in their registration confirmation will 

receive a 20% discount in the Currier 

Museum Shop for all of their art class 

supplies! 

Professional Credit Hours 

for Teachers 

All kindergarten through 12th grade 

teachers can receive “Professional 

Development” hours for adult classes 

and workshops at the Art Center! Notify 

our registrar that you wish to receive a 

certificate and one will be given to you 

after the completion of your class. 

CONTENTS 

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History 

Mission 

Scholarships 

Donations 

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Dates to Remember 

Art Center Student Rewards 

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Art Center Outreach 

Girl & Cub Scout Badges 

Earn & Learn: Teen Volunteer Program 

Arty Party! 

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SPRING Vacation Camps for Kids 

SPRING Vacation Art Intensives for 

Teens 

Art Center Private Tutorials 

6 - 7 

SPRING Program Overview 

SPRING Art Foundations for Kids 

8 - 10 

SPRING ArtVentures! for Preteens 

SPRING Art School for Teens & Adults 

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SUMMER Program Overview 

Partners in Art 

SUMMER Art in the Evening for Teens 

& Adults 

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SUMMER Vacation Camps for Kids 

13 - 14 

SUMMER Weekly Classes for 

Preschoolers 

SUMMER ArtVentures! for Preteens 

15 - 16 

SUMMER School for Teens & Adults 

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Faculty & Staff 

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General Info 

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Registration Form 

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Art Center Outreach: Art from Art 

The Art Center offers Art from Art for groups of students who are unable to 

attend Art Center-based classes or would benefit from specially designed 

programs at the Art Center and Museum. This creative arts program 

consists of four weeks of multi-media art lessons focusing on the Currier 

Museum of Art’s collection. Art from Art is particularly suitable for afterschool 

programs, special needs organizations and other diverse community 

groups in the region. For more information about scheduling Art from Art 

for your school or organization, please call 603.669.6144 x112. 

Girl & Cub Scout Art Badges 

Schedule a two-hour art class for your Girl Scouts or Cub Scouts to help 

earn new badge requirements. Scouts are taught hands-on lessons in clay, 

painting, photography or fabric arts. These projects are $175 for a group 

of 12 and include a guided tour of the Currier Museum of Art. All materials 

are included. Groups larger than 12 will be charged an additional $15 per 

scout (Maximum is 15). Call today for more information or to schedule your 

troop’s project, at 603.669.6144 x148. 

Earn and Learn: 

Teen Volunteer Summer Program 

The Art Center Summer program admits a select group of 12 teens to assist 

with our programming needs during each summer session. This program 

is ideal for teens who wish to contribute their time, creativity and energy 

to a variety of our organizational needs including assisting instructors 

in the classroom, the Program Manager, the Front Office and more. The 

experience gained by working in the Art Center is enriching on many 

levels, personally and professionally. The Art Center honors students in this 

program with tuition remission for classes at the Art Center, totaling halfoff 

price of tuition for every 30 hours contributed and full tuition remission 

for every 60 hours contributed. Internships at the Art Center are granted 

through a review process. If you are interested in participating in this 

program, please submit a letter of intent to Linn Krikorian, postmarked by 

May 13, 2013. Interviews with final candidates will take place in early June 

to determine our internship team. For more information, and to find out 

how you can apply to be involved in the “Earn and Learn” program please 

contact Art Center Program Manager, Linn Krikorian, 603.669.6144 x148, 

or email LKrikorian@currier.org. 

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Arty Party! 

For Boys & Girls Ages 5-12 

Celebrate your child’s birthday at the Art Center and create a lasting 

memory for your child and guests. Your Arty Party will include an hour and 

half long art activity taught by an Art Center instructor, a half-hour birthday 

celebration,and a guided tour of the Currier Museum of Art. The Art Center 

decorates, while parents provide refreshments and party food. Arty Parties 

are scheduled on Saturdays from 1-3 pm from September through May. The 

minimum $175 fee includes up to 12 guests; each additional guest is $15. 

(Maximum is 15). Call today for more information or to schedule your party, 

at 603.669.6144 x148.

Spring Vacation Week APRIL 22-26 

Vacation 

art camps 

For Kids ages 5 to 14 

The Art Center hosts a week-long 

Vacation Art Camp for children ages 

5-14 years during the spring school 

vacation. Multimedia art activities 

include painting, drawing, printmaking, 

sculpture, pottery and art appreciation. This program is popular with 

families who are seeking an enrichment experience for their children 

while school is out of session. We organize the Vacation Week Art 

Camp around themes that are commonly found in the visual arts and 

the Currier Museum collections. Enrollment is limited so register your 

child promptly! Children aged 6 to 14 (1st grade +) register for a full 

day, from 9 am-3 pm. 5 and 6 year olds (Kindergarten - 1st grade) 

have the option of mornings only, from 9 am to noon. 

Forts, Teepees and Settlements 

April 22 - 26 

In conjunction with the exciting spring exhibition 

Abigail Anne Newbold: Crafting Settlement at 

the Currier Museum of Art our young artists will be 

making art, crafts and live-in dwellings. Rooted in 

ideas of self-sufficient living and inspired by New 

England craft traditions, our campers will imagine 

and build their own settlement in the backyard of 

the Art Center, facilitated by our instructors and 

inspired by Ms. Newbold’s museum installation. 

Using found objects and elements from nature, and 

incorporating arty materials, we will collectively build 

the ultimate kid camp from the structures we live in, 

to the utensils we eat off of, and so much more! 

Full Day Tuition: $270 Half Day Tuition: $160 After Camp Care is available from 3-4:30 pm for an additional $30. 

Vacation art 

Intensives 

For Teens ages 14 to 18 

Monday - Friday 

Immerse yourself in art! These classes are open to students aged 14 to 18 of all 

levels of ability. These courses are perfectly suited for students wishing to develop 

a portfolio and looking for greater challenges in the studio. All art supplies are 

provided for these courses unless otherwise noted. Course prices include art supply 

costs and modeling fees where applicable. 

Acrylic Painting for Teens 

Instructor: Monique Staples 

9 am-noon 

$200, Maximum 10 students 

Students will explore still life and photograph-based imagery using 

the versatile medium of acrylic paint. This water-based and quickdrying 

medium is perfect for young students who are seeking 

greater skill in their ability to paint. Students will be encouraged 

to paint larger imagery on canvas surfaces, and will be exposed 

to many fine paintings from the Currier collection. Paints, brushes, 

and canvas not provided. A supply list is available. 

Wheel Throwing Intensive 

Instructor: Lauren Dadmun 

1-4 pm 


Through exploring various techniques on the potter’s wheel, 

this class will focus on the art of vessel making. Some of the 

forms we will make include cups, bowls, plates and lidded 

containers. We will also learn different methods of surface 

design such as glazing, carving and sgraffito. This class is 

for beginners as well as for those who want to build upon 

any previous wheel throwing experience. 

Private Tutorials 

Seeking one-on-one specialized 

time with one of our instructors 

Crafting 

Settlement 

March 30 – July 14, 2013 

The Art Center offers the option of 

private tutorials for students and 

families looking for specialized time 

with one of our talented instructors. 

If you are interested in this kind of 

learning opportunity, contact Linn 

Krikorian at 603.669.6144 x148, for 

further information about pricing 

and scheduling. 

Abigail Anne Newbold, Home Maker Series, 

found, fabricated and altered materials, 

hickory, linen and nylon. Installation at the 

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 2011. 

Photo: Corine Vermeulen. 

MAY 6-June 10 SPRING 5

SPRING PROGRAM: MAY 6 - JUNE 10 

The Art Center Spring 2013 Program offers art classes for students of all ages and abilities. Art Foundations for Children 

provides classroom art experiences for children from ages 3 to 12 through a multimedia approach, while ArtVentures for 

Preteens! and Art School for Teens and Adults concentrate on the needs of older students through an emphasis on specific 

disciplines and materials. The Art Center is committed to quality educational opportunities, therefore professional artists and art 

educators provide instruction for all of these courses with an emphasis on small classroom situations and personalized instruction. 

Ages 3 & 4 

Art 

Foundations 

for Kids ages 3 to 12 

Welcome to the Art Center program 

for youth art. These courses introduce 

young students to a wide range of 

ideas and approaches to art-making. 

Students in the youth program have 

the opportunity to grow into and 

matriculate through the curriculum. 

With the guidance of our faculty, 

students work from the inspiration of 

themes in the history of art as well as 

selected objects from the renowned 

Currier Museum of Art collection. All 

materials are provided. 

New Masters! 

Instructor: Corie Lyford 

Wed. 9:30-10:15 am 

$80, Maximum 8 children/parent(s) 

Ages: 3 & 4 years (accompanied 

by parent) 

Is your child ready for their first art 

experience At 3 years of age children 

are ready and eager to get messy 

with art. With the guidance of our 

instructor, parents and their children 

will together explore the imaginative 

regions of drawing, painting, 

printmaking and sculpting. Parents and 

children will playfully explore color, 

shape, form and texture, as well as 

share a wonderful appreciation of art. 

Ages 4 - 6 

Ages 4 - 6 

Ages 6 - 8 

All about Animals 


Wed. 10:45-11:45 am 


This multimedia class will explore the 

animal kingdom, everything from cats 

and dogs to zebras and elephants. We 

will learn about color, form and texture, 

using a variety of materials to create 

paintings, collages, sculptures and more, 

with animals as our inspiration. 

Birds, Bees and Butterflies! 

Instructor:Amy Croteau 

Sat. 9:30-10:30 am 


Discover the world of small flying things! 

Through observation, storytelling and 

creative experimentation, our students 

will investigate the natural world with 

a particular focus on birds and insects. 

Drawing, painting, printmaking and 

sculpture will be among the many forms 

of art explored. 

Clay for Kids 

Instructor: Pam Difloures 

Mon. 3:45-5:15 pm 


In this introductory class students 

will learn a variety of hand-building 

techniques, such as pinch, coil and 

slab construction. Projects will consist 

of sculptures, tiles, coil pots and slab 

vessels. Let your imagination be your 

guide as you experiment with surface 

treatments, texture and a variety of 

glazing applications including working 

with wax resist. 

Ages 6 - 8 

Ages 6 - 8 

Draw, Paint and Print! 

Instructor: June Latti 

Wed. 3:45-5 pm 


Try your child’s hand at all the 2D arts. 

Starting with drawing, we’ll develop your 

child’s skills of drawing from observation. 

Moving to paint, your child will explore the 

elements of expression using bold color 

on a large scale. Finally, end the term with 

dynamic multi-colored prints. This class 

has something for everyone! 

New! 

Made in the USA! 

Instructor: Nancy Craig 

Thurs. 4-5:15 pm 


This multi-media class will focus on and 

celebrate the art of American artists who 

have created bright and LIVELY artwork 

over the last 50 years! The artists we’ll 

focus on include many from the Currier 

collections, such as the flags of Jasper 

Johns, the story quilts of Faith Ringgold, 

colorfully painted mosaics of Sol Lewitt, 

and the Currier’s signature Mark DiSuvero 

sculpture. 

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Ages 4 - 6 

ABC’s of Art 

Instructor: Amy Croteau 

Mon. 4-5 pm 


A multimedia class designed to inspire 

a young student’s imagination and 

interest in art. Lessons include drawing, 

painting, collage, printmaking, clay 

and sculpture. Foster confidence and 

independence in your child, while 

increasing their skill level in accordance 

with their age and developmental stage. 

Ages 6- 8 

SPRING MAY 6-June 10 

Gardens, Flowers and Fruit 


Tues. 4-5 pm 


Paint and sculpt your favorite gardens, 

flowers and fruit using tempera, 

watercolor, wire, paper mache and other 

media. Our young artists will be inspired 

by great art related to the still-life and 

gardens while they explore paint and 

sculpture in this lively course for young 

artists. 

Ages 6 - 8 

Art and Children’s Literature 

Instructor: Jennifer Silva 

Sat. 10-11:15 am 


In this multimedia class students will be 

introduced to the images and stories 

of great children’s literature artists and 

authors such as Eric Carles, Leo Leonni, 

and Esphyr Slobodkina, among many. 

Each week we will focus on creating art 

inspired by these stories resulting in an 

original book by each child at the end of 

the term..

Ages 7 - 10 

Ages 7 - 10 

Ages 7 - 10 

Ages 7 - 10 

Mice to Monsters: 

Cartooning for Kids 

Instructor: Jerry Holbert 

Mon. 3:45-5 pm 


Animals, monsters and humans are 

a few of the uniquely interesting 

characters we’ll explore on this zany 

ride of imagination and creativity! The 

class will explore how learning to draw 

“realistically” can be warped in just 

the right way to craft inventive cartoon 

characters. Open to beginning drawing 

students, as well as young cartoonists. 

Foundations in Fibers: Basics 

and Beyond 

Instructor: Kristi Nyhan 

Tues. 3:45-5:15 pm 


Students will take art-making to a 

whole new level by exploring how fibers 

can transform drawing, painting and 

sculpture into exciting new creations! 

We will begin with an introduction to a 

variety of fiber media including weaving, 

dyeing and felting and then move into an 

exploration of 2D and 3D projects, using 

fibers in unique and innovative ways. This 

is an ideal class for first-time students, as 

well as those who have previously taken 

classes in other media. 

Drawing for Kids 

Instructor: Beth Brisson 

Wed. 3:45-5 pm 


Students will learn the elements of tone, 

texture and line, while using a variety of 

dry and wet media including graphite, 

charcoal, pastel, watercolor and ink. 

This course is perfect for those young 

students who want to gain experience 

in the art of drawing, while working at a 

beginner’s level on projects suitable for 

young students. 

Expressive Landscapes! 

Instructor: Laura Zorawowicz 

Thurs. 3:45-5:15 pm 


Swirling starry skies, reflective rivers and 

majestic mountains are all a part of this 

exiting class! We will explore the beauty 

of the natural world around us through 

the eyes of landscape painters such as 

O’Keeffe, Parrish, Monet and Van Gogh. 

As we explore texture and light in master 

artists’ work, we will create our very own 

masterpieces. Acrylics, watercolor and 

mixed media will all be explored in this 

nature inspired approach to the basics of 

painting. 

Jerry Holbert, Red Creature. 

Ages 7 - 10 

Ages 7 - 10 

Ages 9 - 12 

Ages 9 - 12 

Sculpture for Kids 


Sat. 9:15-10:30 am 


Make bigger and more inventive 

sculptures using a variety of media 

including clay, paper mache, 

wood, wire and recycled materials. 

Figurative and abstract sculpture will 

be introduced so that students can 

exercise their imaginations. 

Collage for Kids 


Sat. 11 am-12:15 pm 


Be inspired by artists such as Pablo 

Picasso, Faith Ringgold and Eric Carle 

as students explore the dynamic world 

of collage. Working from fine arts and 

illustration our young artists will work 

large and small, and in book form, to 

create a diverse range of beautiful and 

whimsical objects using hand-painted 

papers, construction paper, newsprint 

and so much more. 

Drawing in the Galleries 

for Kids 


Mon. 3:45-5 pm 


Working directly from masterworks in 

the Currier’s galleries, students will 

learn the elements of tone, texture 

and line, while using graphite media. 

Additionally, students will explore other 

media including charcoal, pastel and 

watercolor in a museum classroom. 

Creative Clay Sculpture 


Weds. 3:45-5:15 pm 


Combine slab, coil building and press 

molding techniques to create a variety 

of ambitious clay sculptures, ranging 

from the figurative to the abstract. 

Design a mosaic tile mural, carve 

gargoyles from blocks of clay and 

build sculptural slab vessels! Learn 

about different glazing techniques and 

surface treatments. 

Ages 9 - 12 

Ages 9 - 12 

Ages 6 - 12 

Painting Big! for Kids 

Instructor: TBD 

Thurs. 3:45-5:15 pm 


For those young artists who are 

inspired to paint big, this is the 

perfect class for you! Our young 

artists will be painting on stretched 

canvases and large sheets of primed 

canvas, tacked to the wall, producing 

a variety of big paintings in tempera 

and acrylic inspired by abstract and 

representational paintings from the 

Currier Collection. 

Wire Sculpture 


Sat. 11 am-12:15 pm 


This class will engage in making 

abstract and realistic works of art, 

using weaving, bending, coiling, 

twisting, braiding and much more. 

Students will be inspired by the 

“Calder Circus,” wire basketry and 

vessel making. Students will work 

principally with wire and other media 

such as colored tissue paper, beads, 

strips of metal to create inventive and 

original works of art. 

Home-school: 

Fundamentals of Art 

Instructor: TBD 

Tues. 10:30 am-noon 


Home-schooled students will learn 

the fundamental principles of art in 

this fun class! Drawing, painting, 

printmaking and 3-D projects will 

encourage kids to get messy while 

also learning about great works of 

art, and the lives of artists. Learn 

the joys of art-making as well as art 

appreciation! 

MAY 6-June 10 SPRING 

7

8 

Ages 11 - 15 

Ages 11 - 15 

ArtVentures! 

for Preteens ages 11 to 15 

ArtVentures! is designed to meet the 

needs of our preteen students who are 

looking for learning opportunities that 

are challenging and fun. These classes 

are created to introduce young artists 

to a variety of disciplines that are taught 

at the Art Center. All art supply costs, 

modeling fees and art supplies are 

included unless otherwise indicated. 

Cut Paper Animation 

for Preteens 

Instructor: Danielle Caradonna 

Mon. 3:45-5:45 pm 


Cut paper animation is an exciting 

form of cartooning which incorporates 

drawing, collage and 3D elements 

into one form. Students will develop 

a storyboard, create their own 

characters and make a collage 

environment for the ultimate 

production of a short digital-animated 

film using the Art Center’s Digital 

Animation Lab! To see past student 

films, go to YouTube and link with 

“Dandimation.” 

Drawing Fundamentals 

for Preteens 

Instructor: Ellie Clough 

Tues. 4-5:30 pm 


Learn the basic lessons of drawing 

from Ellie Clough as she guides you 

through the fundamentals, including 

the principles of line, value, form 

and composition, while working from 

still-life, imaginary and landscape 

imagery. Additionally, the principles of 

perspective will be explored. Drawing 

media include graphite, conte crayon, 

pastel and charcoal. 

Ages 11 - 15 

Ages 11 - 15 


Wheel Throwing for Preteens 


Wed. 3:45-5:45 pm 


With the purpose of creating traditional 

functional objects, explore the many uses 

of the potter’s wheel along with handbuilding 

techniques. From plates, saucers 

and cups, to bowls and vessels, students 

will explore the rich world of functional 

ceramics in this introductory class. 

Acrylic Painting for Preteens 


Sat. 10 am-noon 


Students will explore still-life and 

photograph-based imagery using the 

versatile medium of acrylic paint. This 

water-based and quick-drying medium 

is perfect for young students who are 

seeking greater skill in their ability to 

paint. Students will be encouraged to 

paint larger imagery on canvas surfaces, 

and will be exposed to many fine paintings 

from the Currier collection. Paints, 

brushes, and canvas not provided. A 

supply list is available. 

Art School 

for Teens & Adults 

ages 15 to Adult 

Graduate to the Art Center program for teens 

and adults! Classes are open to students of 

all levels of ability, from beginning to more 

experienced students. The curriculum meets 

the needs of students who are looking for 

training in specific methods and media, who 

wish to commit themselves to developing their 

skills in a formal educational setting. All art 

supplies are provided unless otherwise noted. 

Course prices include art supplies/modeling 

fees where applicable. 

Fiber arts: 

Adults 

Tapestry Open Studio 

Studio Monitor: Cheryl Holbert 

Mon. 4-6 pm, 4/29-5/20 & 6/3 

$90 for 5 prepaid sessions 

This is a drop in session for Art Center 

students or intermediate to advanced 

fiber artists as a time to use our studio 

and focus on individual projects. An 

instructor will be present to answer 

questions and advise as needed, but 

participant’s projects will be self-guided. 

Fibers are available for purchase. 

Students will receive an “Open Studio 

Punch Card” to gain access to the studio 

for 5 prepaid sessions. Punch cards are 

available through the Art Center office. 

Teens & Adults 


Adults 

Adult Tapestry Studio: 

From Start to Finish! 

Instructor: Cheryl Holbert 

Mon. 6:30-9 pm, 5/6-5/20 & 6/3 


This four-week, studio-structured 

class provides an ideal opportunity 

for those who have always wanted to 

give tapestry weaving a try, as well as 

students who need to finish works in 

progress. So bring a love of color and 

texture – or that piece that just needs 

finishing, and join the Art Center’s 

vibrant weaving community! Open to 

beginning and experienced tapestry 

students. 

Exploring Narrative: 

Embroidery with 

Traditional and Non- 

Traditional Materials 

Instructor: Rebecca Davison 

Wed. 4-5:30 pm 


Embroidery is not just a layer on top 

of the fabric. Each stitch pierces the 

cloth, pushes through the weave, and 

leaves a tangible mark, just as our 

personal history is embedded within 

us. Students will use embroidery 

techniques in projects that will tell 

a story by conveying the emotion 

of the event through the stitch. 

Both traditional and non-traditional 

approaches to the materials will be 

explored such as embroidering on 

cloth as well as paper and other found 

objects. 

New! 

New! 

Natural Dyeing: 

Images through Resist 


Wed. 6:30-8:30 pm 


Shibori is an ancient fiber process 

that resists dye creating beautiful 

patterns and designs. This introductory 

class into natural dyeing and Shibori 

techniques will explore both the 

literal and metaphorical definition of 

what it means to resist. Using Shibori 

processes such as Plangi, Tritik and 

Arashi, students will use natural dyes 

such as Cochineal, Brazilwood and 

Osage Orange as well as experiment 

with dyeing agents found in their own 

homes and backyards.

CERAMICS: 


Adults 

Wheel Throwing 

Instructors: Rachel Montroy and 

Lauren Dadmun 

Tues. 9 am-noon with Rachel 

or Wed. 6-9 pm with Lauren 


This class is for the student who is 

interested in learning and exploring 

basic skills on the potter’s wheel to 

create functional forms such as mugs, 

bowls, plates and vases. Techniques 

from wedging, centering, trimming, 

glazing and surface design will be 

introduced and demonstrated. The cost 

of the course will include 25lbs of clay 

and additional clay can be purchased if 

needed. 

Open Ceramics Studio 

for Adults 

Studio Monitor: Art Center Staff 

Wed. or Sat. 9:30 am-noon 


This is a drop-in session for Art Center 


ceramic artists as a time to use our 

studio and focus on individual projects. 

An instructor will be present to answer 

questions, but participant’s projects 

will be self-guided. Clay is available for 

purchase. Students will receive an “Open 

Studio Punch Card” to gain access to 

the studio for 5 prepaid sessions. Punch 

cards are available through the Art 

Center office. 

JEWELRY: 


Jewelry Making: 

Casting Techniques 

Instructor: Joe Montroy 

Mon. 6:30-9 pm 


Explore the creative possibilities of the 

ancient technique of Lost Wax Casting, 

a process of carving and shaping 

in wax, which is then reproduced in 

molten metal! Design your own rings, 

pendants, charms and small sculptures 

and replicate them in silver and bronze! 

This is an exciting class where anything 

is possible. Students of all levels are 

welcome. 


”Lo-Tech” Jewelry 

Instructor: Joy Raskin 

Wed. 6:30-8:30 pm, 5/8-5/29 


“Lo-Tech Jewelry” is the art of making 

jewelry using techniques which can be 

easily reproduced at home using a few 

hand tools – no torch required! Join 

Metalsmith and Jewelry artist Joy Raskin 

as she introduces you to the techniques 

of making wire jewelry! Students will 

coil, wrap, braid, crotchet, knit, twist and 

much more to make all kinds of fabulous 

jewelry and accessories. Make your own 

jewelry and wear it immediately! 

glass: 

Adults 

Adults 

Adults 

Fused Glass Innovations 

Instructor: Verne Orlosk 

Wed. 9:30-11:30 am 


This class will allow students to further 

their experience in glass. Projects will be 

guided by revisiting processes that allow 

more creativity. Kiln-glass work affords 

an opportunity for critical thinking and 

an exciting combination of techniques. 

Prerequisite: Four previous fused glass 

classes required. 

Kiln Concepts 


Wed. 1-2:30 pm 


Kiln work is the necessary component 

in having your fused glass be the 

art you envision. Understanding the 

volume and science of glass, how to 

schedule the programs, how to include 

refractory elements and having hands on 

experience will produce better results. 

At least two projects can be designed 

and tested. Patience will also be a virtue 

in this class that focuses on studio 

management and production. 

Directed Studio: 

Fused Glass 


Wed. 6:30-8:30 pm 


If you’re seeking time to advance ideas 

in your fused glass projects, then this 

studio class will produce that result. 

A one-on-one discussion with artist 

Verne Orlosk will encourage your work 

to progress. Scrap glass, tools and kiln 

time will be included. Purchase of base 

glass can be made with our local vendor: 

COE90.com 

DRAWING: 

Adults 


Teens 


Drawing for Absolute 

Beginners 


Mon. 1-3 pm 


Learning “how to see” is an important 

skill in drawing. Use this sixsession 

class and our instructor’s 

encouragement to renew your artistic 

spirit and acquire new skills. We’ll be 

using graphite, conte’ crayons and 

charcoal to practice still-life, value 

studies and landscape sketching. 

Drawing the Figure 


Mon. 6:30-8:30 pm 


Artists have been inspired to work from 

the figure for centuries. Discover the 

challenges that have lured so many 

artists into the life-drawing studio 

and kept them there. Learn the basic 

principles of line, shape, form and 

proportion while using a variety of 

media including graphite, charcoal, 

conte crayon, pastel and more. 

Mixed Media Drawing 

for Teens 

Instructor: Ann Domingue 

Wed. 3:30-5:30 pm 


This class is geared toward any teen 

that wants to explore new materials 

and drawing techniques. The focus 

is on process and will use nontraditional 

methods of creating line, 

value and texture. Graphite, pastel, 

ink drawings and image transfers are 

just some of the materials that will be 

used. All students will be encouraged 

to experiment and combine media to 

achieve their “voice”, and see what 

effects can be produced within their 

individual pieces. 

Drawing for the Aspiring 

Cartoonist 

Instructor: Jerry Holbert 

Wed. 6:30-8:30 pm 


Learn how to refine your drawing skills 

in a way that will set your cartoons 

apart! This class covers essential 

drawing techniques, while providing an 

opportunity to develop your own unique 

and humorous stories through the art of 

cartoon illustration. Open to beginning 

as well as experienced cartoonists. 

MAY 6-June 10 SPRING 

New! 

New! 

9

10 

Art School 

for Teens & Adults 


PAINTING & MIXED MEDIA: 




Expressive Painting 


Mon. 10 am-noon 


The power of painting lies in the 

creative process itself. Arouse your 

curiosity and your desire to create, 

and experience how readily available 

your creativity is.This class is designed 

to challenge and overcome students’ 

self-imposed barriers to creativity. 

Find your unique painter’s voice and 

paint with passion! 

Construction, Assemblage 

and Collage 


Mon. 6:30-8:30 pm 


Create your own worlds using 

construction, assemblage and 

collage techniques. Students will 

explore a variety of image-making 

approaches, being guided by such 

artists as Joseph Cornell, Pablo 

Picasso, Romare Bearden and Varujan 

Boghosian. This multi-media class will 

incorporate drawing, painting, collage 

and sculpture into the art-making 

process. Students of all levels are 

welcome! 

Intro to Watercolor 

Instructor: Ellen Davison 

Mon. 6:30-8:30 pm 


Join this class and experience the 

expressive nature of this wonderful 

paint medium, while learning to 

control its fluid movement, or let it 

go and see where it takes you! You 

will acquire a basic knowledge of 

watercolor practices, exploring color 

temperature, color mixing, light and 

shadow. Techniques such as wetin-wet, 

wet-on-dry and glazing will 

be introduced, using the still-life 

and landscape as subject matter. 

Materials not provided. Art supplies 

are available at the Museum Shop at 

a 20% student discount. A supply list 

is available. 

New! 


Adults 


Adults 

Beyond the Basics: Acrylics 

for the More Adventurous 

Instructor: Linn Krikorian 

Tues. 9:30 am-noon 


If you’ve mastered the basics of acrylics 

and want to try to stretch your artistic 

abilities, this is the class for you! 

Students may choose their own focus, 

or work from a challenging still-life 

set-up. Move beyond your standard 

application of paint to picture plane 

by exploring various gels, mediums 

and painting effects. Materials not 

provided. Art supplies are available at 

the Museum Shop at a 20% student 

discount. A supply list is available. 

Oil Painting: The Basics 

Instructors: June Latti and 

John O’Shaugnessy 

Wed. 9:30 am-noon with June 

or Wed. 6:30-9 pm with John 


Join the oil painting studio no matter 

your level of experience. As you work 

from the still-life, reproductions of 

master paintings, or photographs, you 

will gain the skills you need to be a 

more assured painter in oil. Learn why 

oil painting is loved by so many in this 

exciting introductory course. Materials 

not provided. Art supplies are available 

at the Museum Shop at 20% student 


Open Studio: Acrylics 

Studio Monitor: Linn Krikorian 

Wed. 10 am-12:30 pm 


This is a drop in session for Art Center 


artists as a time to use our studio 

and focus on individual projects. An 

instructor will be present to answer 

questions, but participant’s projects will 

be self-guided. Students will receive 

an “Open Studio Punch Card” to gain 

access to the studio for 5 prepaid 

sessions. Punch cards are available 

through the Art Center office. 

Linn Krikorian, Tulip, Calla Lily and 

Red Bowl, 2013, acrylic on canvas. 


Adults 


Acrylic Painting for 

the Beginner 


Wed. 7-9 pm 


Discover the ease and versatility of 

this painting medium. Join Monique 

Staples as she guides you through the 

many approaches of acrylic painting, 

from wet into wet applications to dry 

painting techniques, thinned with 

water or straight out of the tube, 

with a brush or palette knife. You will 

learn that acrylic painting is fun and 

inspiring. Materials not provided. Art 

supplies are available at the Museum 

Shop at a 20% student discount. A 

supply list is available. 

A Big Splash! Expressive 

Watercolor Painting 

Instructor: Bruce McColl 

Thurs. 10 am-noon, 5/9 - 5/30 


Join artist and Art Center Director, 

Bruce McColl, in this dynamic class 

in which students will discover 

the virtues of painterly watercolor 

while working from interior 

arrangements that includes flowers, 

still life elements, a live model and 

landscapes. Rooted in the traditions of 

modernism, and inspired by painters 

such as Matisse, Marin and Hofmann, 

Bruce will challenge students to 

broaden their perspective on the 

application of watercolor painting by 

using expressive color and dynamic 

movement on a large scale. This 

course is recommended for students 

with some experience in watercolor 

painting who are willing to take risks 

with their painting practice. 

The Art of the Portrait 

Instructor: John O’Shaughnessy 

Sat. 9:30 am-noon 


The expressive art of portrait painting 

has long been used to capture the 

personality of an individual. In this 

class, students will be using the 

versatile medium of oil paint to learn 

the techniques used to portray this 

essence. Work from a live model as 

well as explore self-portraiture over 

a period of 5 weeks, and immerse 

yourself in this time-honored genre 

of painting. Materials not provided. 

Art supplies are available at Museum 

Shop at 20% student discount. A 

supply list is available.

SUMMER PROGRAM: JULY 8 - AUGUST 16 

The Art Center Summer Program offers art classes for students of all ages and abilities. Beginning with 3, 4 and 5 year olds, the Art 

Center offers New Masters! and ABC’s of Art on Wednesday mornings. The Summer Art Camp for Kids! provides weeklong 

classroom art experiences for children ages 5 to 12 through a multimedia approach, while ArtVentures! for Preteens and 

the Summer School for Teens and Adults concentrate on the needs of preteens, teens and adults through an emphasis on 

specific disciplines and materials. Professional artists and art educators provide instruction for all of these classes. 

Partners 

in art 

Squam Lake Natural Science 

Center 

Experience this exciting educational 

collaboration with the Squam Lakes 

Natural Science Center in Holderness, 

NH. 

JUN 

24 

through 

28 

and 

AUG 

12 

through 

16 

To register for this Squam Lake 

class call 603.968.7194, email 

info@nhnature.org or register 

online at www.nhnature.org. 

Wild Art! 


9:30 am-2:30 pm 

Ages 8-10 

Explore the exciting territory 

where art and science overlap. 

Children will discover the rich 

variety of life under the guidance 

of an Art Center instructor and 

Science Center staff. Create using 

watercolor and tempera paint, and 

in 3D media such as wire, clay, 

paper maché and plaster. 

Art 

in the Evening 

for Teens and Adults 

Monday Evening Classes 

Enjoy our teen and adult studio classes 

offered in the evening after the “hurly 

burly” of the Art Camp has quieted 

down. This is the perfect way to find 

time for yourself, or join a friend or family 

member in the studio! 

JUL 

08 

through 

AUG 

12 

Directed Studio: Fused 

Glass 


Mon. 6:30-8:30 pm 


If you’re seeking time to advance ideas 

in your fused glass projects, then this 

studio class will produce that result. 

A one-on-one discussion with artist 

Verne Orlosk will encourage your work 

to progress. Scrap glass, tools and 

kiln time will be included. Purchase of 

base glass can be made with our local 

vendor: COE90.com. 

Summer Fibers Studio 

Instructor: Cheryl Holbert 

Mon. 6:30-9 pm 


Treat yourself to a summer of lovely 

evenings immersed in beautiful colors, 

textures and designs only achieved by 

working with fibers! Bring your idea for 

that tapestry you have always wanted 

to weave, or that felting project put 

off by life’s busyness. Fibers instructor 

Cheryl Holbert will be on hand to see 

you through the process as you explore 

your own creative potential. Open to 

beginning and experienced fiber artists. 

Wheel Throwing in the 

Evening 


Mon. 6:30-9 pm 


This class is for students who are 

interested in learning and exploring basic 

skills on the potter’s wheel. Students will 

produce mugs, plates, bowls and vases in 

this fun introductory course. Techniques 

from wedging, centering, trimming 

and glazing will be introduced and 

demonstrated. 

Craft Night: 

Find your 

Pinspiration! 

Instructor: Neva Cole 

Mon. 7-9 pm 


Heard of Pinterest Stop pinning and join 

self-described Pinterest addict and DIYer 

Neva Cole, as we actually try some of 

these great projects that we’ve all pinned 

but never had the time or the nerve to 

try! Every week will feature a new crafty 

Pinterest Project, giving you a chance to 

get messy, be creative and recycle those 

cans/light bulbs/scraps of fabric we know 

you’ve been saving for just this occasion! 

Acrylic Painting for the 

Beginner 


Mon. 7-9 pm 


Discover the ease and versatility of this 

painting medium. Join Monique Staples 

as she guides you through the many 

approaches of acrylic painting, from wet 

into wet applications to dry painting 

techniques, thinned with water or straight 

out of the tube, with a brush or palette 

knife. You will learn that acrylic painting is 

fun and inspiring. Materials not provided. 

Art supplies are available at the Museum 

Shop at a 20% student discount. A supply 

list is available. 

July 8-august 16 Summer 

11

Summer 

Vacation Camps 

for Kids ages 5 to 12 

JUL 

08 

through 

12 

JUL 

15 

through 

19 

Signs, Symbols, Pop! 

“Great minds think alike” – and the 

visual collaboration of great creative 

minds can produce some of the best 

art ever! Join us this week as we use 

our Art Center faculty as Artists-in- 

Residence, where they will lead our 

campers in collaborating to create 

an exciting visual response to the 

Museum’s recent acquisition of artist 

Robert Indiana’s painting, “Decade 

: Autoportrait 1963.” The work 

produced this week by the campers 

will be on display in a 

public exhibition. 

Posterize It 

As the Poster Mania! exhibition 

at the Currier vividly demonstrates, 

the rise of the poster as a means of 

promotion ultimately created bold, 

graphic and dramatic pieces of art that 

people wanted to own for its own sake. 

This week, each group of students 

will be working on a collaborative “Art 

Center Seasons” poster project guided 

by Graphic Artist and Illustrator Neva 

Cole. The works created will be printed 

and put on display in the Museum’s 

Community Gallery and will function 

as seasonal covers to the Art Center 

brochure for the upcoming calendar 

year! 

The Art Center hosts six week-long Vacation Art Camps for children during the summer 

school vacation holidays. This program is popular with families who are seeking an 

enrichment experience for their children while school is out of session. All camps include 

trips to the Currier Museum. 

Choose a theme week that inspires you and have fun! 

Children aged 6 to 14 (1st grade+) register for a full day, from 

9 am–3 pm. 5 and 6 year olds (Kindergarten – 1st Grade) have the option of 

mornings only, from 9 am-noon. 

Full Day Tuition: $270 

Half Day Tuition: $160 

After Camp Care is available from 3–4:30 pm for an additional $30 

JUL 

22 

through 

26 

JUL 

29 

through 

AUG 

02 

Manch-Vegas Madness 

There’s no place like home, and 

sometimes it takes the eye and 

creativity of an artist to show others 

what a place is like. A group of 

energized, artistic and highly inspired 

teens from the Currier Art Center did 

just that, and it’s been the mural on 

the outside of the Manchester Boys & 

Girls Club for over seven years! Other 

artists like Charles Sheeler and Ann 

Marie Kenny have used Manchester’s 

mills as the genesis for their portrayals 

of “our town”. Join us this week 

as we investigate the different 

faces of Manchester and 

surrounding towns, 

and create art 

to show 

the 

world 

what 

we’re 

all about! 

Picture This 

When we set out to define what 

an illustration is we came up with 

so many answers that we had to 

stop because we ran out of time! 

An illustration tells a story, gives 

information, clarifies something, 

defines a statement… This week 

we’ll be creating art that explores the 

many different styles of illustration 

and illustrators. We’ll encourage you 

to illustrate your own story by looking 

at the art of Maurice Sendak, Jacob 

Lawrence, Faith Ringgold, Winslow 

Homer, Howard Pyle and Maxfield 

Parrish to name just some of the 

artists that inspire us! 

AUG 

05 

through 

09 

AUG 

12 

through 

16 

Wild Thing! with special 

“GUESTS” from the 

Massabesic Audobon 

Center 

Even if you live in the city, you’re 

surrounded by nature – and in a 

state like New Hampshire, which 

is largely rural, a “wild thing” 

is usually just steps away. This 

week we’ll take a walk on the 

wild side and draw, paint, print 

and sculpt art that reflects the 

natural world around us. Our 

emphasis will be on using the 

power of art to draw attention to 

the animals and insects of New 

Hampshire, especially those that 

are vulnerable. 

Now You See It - 

Now You Don’t 

Is Clark Kent the reality or 

Superman Is Oz – and not 

Kansas the only place that’s in 

color Are the Good Witch and 

the Bad Witch two sides of the 

same person We’re not sure if 

we’ll answer all these questions, 

but over the course of this week 

we’ll have a blast exploring how 

artists transform everyday reality 

into alternate visions, universes 

and sometimes 

points of 

view! 

12 

SUMMER JULY 8 - AUGUST 16

Weekly Classes 

for Preschoolers 

Wednesday Mornings: Jul 17 - Aug 14 

Clay Sampler 

Instructor: Rachel Montroy 

9 am–3 pm 


This is a great workshop for anyone 

who loves working with clay. Each 

day will begin with the potter’s 

wheel in the morning and then 

with handbuilding in the afternoon. 

Projects will include different types 

of pottery such as cups, bowls and 

plates. We will also make sculpture, 

including sculpting from life and your 

imagination! Projects will be glazed 

and fired. Bring a lunch. 

Ages 3 & 4 

Ages 4 - 6 

New Masters! 


Wed. 9:30-10:15 am 

$60, Maximum 10 

children/parent(s) 

Ages: 3 & 4 years 

(accompanied by parent) 

Is your child ready for their first art 

room experience At 3 years of age, 

children are ready and eager to 

get messy with art. With guidance 

from an instructor, parents and 

their children will together explore 

the imaginative regions of drawing, 

painting, printmaking and sculpting. 

Playfully explore color, shape, form 

and texture, as well as share a 

wonderful appreciation of art. 

ABC’s of Art 


Wed. 10:45-11:45 am 


ABC’s of Art is a multimedia 

class designed to inspire a young 

student’s imagination and interest 

in art. Lessons include drawing, 

painting, collage, printmaking, 

clay and sculpture. Foster a 

level of confidence and a sense 

of independence in your child, 

while increasing their skill level 

in accordance with their age and 

developmental stage. 

Artventures! 


One-Week Intensive Day Classes 

ArtVentures! for Preteens aims to meet 

the needs of our preteen students who 

are looking for learning opportunities that 

are challenging and fun. These classes 

are designed to introduce students to a 

variety of disciplines that are taught at the 

Art Center including drawing, painting, 

weaving, photography, cartooning, jewelry 

making and pottery. 

JUL 

08 

through 

12 

Monday – Friday: 

9 am–noon, 1–4 pm, or 9 am–3 pm 

Session 1 

Animal Mosaics 

Instructor: Patti Benson 

9 am–noon 


Study and practice the ancient art of 

mosaics. Apply your own dynamic 

visual ideas to the art of mosaics while 

incorporating traditional glass pieces 

and handmade clay elements into your 

own animal mosaic panel. Be inspired 

by a visit to the Currier Museum’s 

interior mosaic courtyard and indoor 

Winter Garden Café. 

JUL 

15 

through 

19 

Felting - Come Get Your 

Wool On! 


1–4 pm 


Enter the world of felt and be amazed 

by the endless possibilities of this 

natural fiber. Looking at technique 

and color this class will cover needle, 

wet and Nuno felting. Projects will be 

a mixture of art and wearable pieces 

with the opportunity of combining 

and building upon techniques 

learned through the week. If you 

want fun, you want felt! 

Session 2 

Black and White 

Photography for Preteens 


9 am-noon 


Learn the basics of traditional black 

and white photography in this 

introductory course for middle school 

students. Subjects include: the proper 

use of a 35mm camera, the study of 

design elements and principles, the 

creation of strong compositions and 

the production of your own prints. 

Rental cameras are available upon 

request for an additional $15 

Sculpture for Preteens 


1–4 pm 


Students will use a variety of mixed 

media including paper mache, clay, 

wood, plaster, and recycled materials. 

Inspired by the abstract and figurative 

sculptures on the Currier campus 

students will create abstract and 

realistic sculptures on a larger scale. 

JULY 8 - AUGUST 16 SUMMER 

13

Artventures! 


JUL 

22 

through 

26 

JUL 

29 

through 

AUG 

02 

Session 3 

Acrylic Painting for 

Preteens 


9 am–noon 


Students will explore still life and 

photograph-based imagery using 

the versatile medium of acrylic paint. 

This water-based and quick-drying 

medium is perfect for young students 

who are seeking greater skill in their 

ability to paint. Students will be 

encouraged to paint larger imagery 

on canvas surfaces, and will be 

exposed to many fine paintings from 

the Currier collection. Materials not 

provided. Art supplies are available 



Clay Around the World 

Instructor: Annie Campbell 

1-4 pm 


Learn the fundamentals of handbuilding 

and slab-work while we 

explore the history and use of 

clay throughout various regions 

and cultures. Build functional 

medieval clay water jugs with stamp 

decorations. Create Southwest 

Mimbre bowls from coils of red 

earthenware clay. Sculpt Aztec 

ceremonial clay figurines while we 

learn about this exciting Meso- 

American culture! 

Session 4 

Drawing Outside the Box 


9 am–noon 


Join your fellow students as we go 

beyond the classic pencil, pen and 

ink on paper. You will explore the 

2D world from a 3D state of mind 

using multimedia that will lead you 

in directions you never thought 

imaginable. The projects that you 

will create will be limited only by 

your imagination…and, you know 

imagination is limitless! 

AUG 

05 

through 

09 

Paint Sculpt, Sculpt Paint 

Instructor: Beth Brisson 

9 am–3 pm 


If you like to paint and sculpt, then 

this is the class for you! The Currier’s 

collection will be the inspiration for 

creating your own works of art using 

a variety of mediums. Turn a Matisseinspired 

sculpture into a painting, 

and use Picasso’s painting to inspire 

the creation of a sculpture. This class 

is designed for those students who 

enjoy working in both 2D and 3D. 

Bring a lunch. 

Session 5 

Dreams, Myths and 

Storeis in Clay Scuplture 


9 am–noon 


Explore and express dreams, 

myths and stories in handbuilt 

clay forms. Forming methods and 

surface treatments will be taught 

to enable your ideas to come to 

life! Imaginative and individual 

approaches to creatures, places and 

things will be encouraged. There will 

be opportunities for everyone in the 

class to speak about their sculptures 

and the stories that they tell! 

Cut Paper Animation 

Instructor: Danielle Caradonna 

9 am–3 pm 


Cut paper animation is an 

exciting form of cartooning which 

incorporates drawing, collage and 

3D elements into one form. Students 

will develop a storyboard, create 

their own characters and make a 

collage environment for the ultimate 

production of a short animated film! 


AUG 

12 

through 

16 

Drawing with Pastels 


1-4 pm 


Discover the world of pastels in this 

introductory class. We will focus on the 

basics of light and color to create a 

range of values as we explore different 

landscapes through photographs and en 

plein air. Study work of the impressionists 

and other Masters, and learn how to 

use a variety of techniques to produce 

a luminous pastel painting. Finally, learn 

how to preserve your pastel artwork and 

properly frame them to last over time. 

Session 6 

Comics Camp! 

Instructor: Marek Bennett 

9 am–3 pm 


Ages 10 - 15 

Come explore the infinite world of 

graphical storytelling! Learn to draw 

exciting, expressive comics with rich 

casts of characters to hook your readers’ 

attention, and then self-publish your 

original stories for all the world to read. 

Each participant creates an original minicomic, 

and contributes to class through 

feedback session. We will conclude 

the week with a Comics Convention for 

families & friends on Friday from 2-3pm! 


Clay Animation 

Instructor: Daniele Caradonna 

9 am–3 pm 


Create an alternative universe of animated 

3D characters and produce your stopaction 

film in our digital lab! This class 

is great for students who have a love of 

animation and sculpture. Bring a lunch. 

Drawing for Real 


9 am–noon 


Practice drawing the things you like! 

Using objects from everyday life, students 

will help set-up several still life projects. 

Learn to use some tools and mediums 

that may not be familiar to you. Acquire 

some skills that Leonardo da Vinci used 

when he was a young artist, and learn to 

draw a likeness of a friend among other 

creative projects. 

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SUMMER JULY 8 - AUGUST 16

Summer School 



One-Week Intensive Day Classes 

Immerse yourself in art! These classes are 

open to students of all levels of ability from 

beginning to more experienced artists. The 

curriculum aims to offer students training 

in specific methods, media and conceptual 

approaches to art-making. Perfectly suited for 

young students wishing to develop a portfolio 

and older students looking for greater 

challenges in the studio. All art supplies are 

provided for these courses unless otherwise 

noted. Course prices include art supply costs 

and modeling fees where applicable. 

JUL 

08 

through 

12 

Monday – Friday: 

9 am–noon or 1–4 pm 

Session 1 

Endless Color! 


9 am–noon 


Fine tune your drawings with the 

addition of colored pencil. There are 

several techniques and unlimited 

possibilities in learning how to layer 

color. Discover how this medium 

is used for more than just a school 

project. We will use featured artists for 

inspiration on numerous projects from 

small to large. 

Watercolor, Drawing and 

Painterly Prints 


9 am-noon 

$225, Maximum 10 student 

Working from both life and your 

imagination, explore watercolor as it 

relates to drawing. Students will work 

with watercolor combined with ink and 

colored pencil, while exploring various 

techniques of watercolor painting. The 

class will also have a chance to work on 

fine painterly prints on heavy rag paper 

using the new technology water-based 

inks. This is a perfect way to learn water 

media and mono-printing together. 

JUL 

15 

through 

19 

Oil Painting Basics 


1-4 pm 


Join the oil painting studio no 

matter your level of experience. 

As you work from the still-life, 

reproductions of master paintings, 

or photographs, you will gain the 

skills you need to be a more assured 

painter in oil. Learn why oil painting 

is loved by so many in this exciting 

introductory course. Materials not 




Session 2 

Garden Sculpture 


9 am–noon 


Create an outdoor ceramic sculpture 

to complement your garden or 

landscaping. With the natural world 

as your inspiration, each student 

will make a sculpture customized 

to the colors and shapes it will be 

surrounded by in your yard. Examples 

of possibilities will include large, 

abstracted or realistic forms, based 

on flowers, seeds and pods, shells 

and much more. No experience 

necessary. Just bring in pictures of 

your garden or backyard to start the 

brainstorming process! 

Wheel Throwing 

Intensive 


1-4 pm 

$250, Maximum 8 student 

Through exploring various techniques 

on the potter’s wheel, this class will 

focus on the art of vessel making. 

Some of the forms we will make 

include cups, bowls, plates and 

lidded containers. We will also learn 

different methods of surface design 

such as glazing, carving and sgraffito. 

This class is for beginners as well as 

for those who want to build upon any 

previous wheel throwing experience. 

JUL 

22 

through 

26 

Landscapes and Cityscapes 

in Oil 


1-4 pm 


Roam the neighborhood around the 

Currier with paints, brushes and easels 

in hand, and engage in capturing the 

effects of light on trees, lawns, and city 

buildings. Taking inspiration from painters 

in the Currier collection such as realists 

Monet and Hopper, and modernists 

Zorach and Hartley. Materials not 

provided. Art supplies are available at the 

Museum Shop at 20% student discount. 

A supply list is available. 

Session 3 

Images on Fabric - 

Imagining the Endless 

Possibilities 


9 am–noon 


Through pattern and design, turn fabric 

into dazzling works of art. Looking at 

fiber process from around the world 

this class will cover image transferring, 

batik, Shibori dying and silk painting. 

Projects will explore repeat pattern 

design, color layering and designing 

your own fabric. Be it fiber art or fabric 

design you are interested in this is the 

class for you. 

Jewelry Making: 

Introduction to Lost Wax 

Casting 


1-4 pm 


Explore the creative possibilities of the 

ancient technique of creating jewelry 

using the LOST WAX method. This is a 

traditional process, which begins with 

the carving and shaping of wax and 

ends with molten metal being poured 

into your creation! This is an exciting 

class where anything is possible; 

create rings, pendants and even small 

sculptures. Students of all levels are 

welcome. 

JULY 8 - AUGUST 16 SUMMER 

15

Summer School 



JUL 

22 

through 

26 

JUL 

29 

through 

AUG 

02 

Session 3 

Installation Art - 

Stepping Out into Space 


1-4 pm 


Are you ready to take your art from 2D 

to the realm of 3D Come learn how to 

create space by manipulating materials 

into structural surfaces as you build 

installations using found, sourced and 

available objects. Projects will cover 

working with only three elements: 

collaboration, sight specific work and 

how to convey emotion through the 

altering of space. Come challenge 

yourself and throw the doors of your 

art practice wide open. You will not be 

disappointed! 

Session 4 

Fused Fun! 


9 am–noon 


This is an opportunity to experience 

fused glass as a beginner or if you’re 

more experienced, add new projects 

to your current glass portfolio. Each 

day we will have a different project 

and you will have access to unlimited 

use of color. Do five projects in 

five days and have some time to 

experiment with your own designs. 

Portfolio Development 

for Teens 


1-4 pm 


Are you a serious high school aged 

student Are you preparing to apply 

to a college that has a strong visual 

art curriculum If you are, this is the 

class for you. Follow artist Verne 

Orlosk as she assists you in building 

a stronger portfolio for your college 

admissions package working in a 

variety of drawing media. 

AUG 

05 

through 

09 

Session 5 

16 

SUMMER JULY 8 - AUGUST 16 

Black and White 

Photography 

Instructor: Rocco Caradonna 

9 am-noon 


Learn the basics of traditional black and 

white photography in this introductory 

course for high school students. 

Subjects include the proper use of a 

35mm camera, the study of design 

elements and principles, the creation of 

strong compositions and the production 

of your own prints. Rental cameras are 

available upon request for an additional 

$15. 

Pottery Handbuilding 


1-4 pm 


Handbuilding with clay opens up endless 

possibilities to design unique pottery of 

all shapes and sizes. In this class you 

will learn how to make a large variety 

of forms including cups, bowls, plates, 

small and large serving vessels, salt and 

pepper shakers and more. Beginners are 

welcome and anyone with experience 

will be challenged. The cost of the 

course will include 25lbs of clay and 

additional clay can be purchased if 

needed. 

Advanced Black and White 

Photography 

Instructor: Rocco Caradonna 

1-4 pm 


In this course, delve more deeply into 

the sophisticated uses of darkroom 

techniques that will enable you to 

make spectacular black and white 

photographs. Among the lessons you will 

learn are the uses of multiple exposures, 

the creation of original compositions, 

techniques in toning, Sabatier, and 

alternative process photographs. Widen 

your understanding of photography. Be 

avant-garde! Rental cameras available for 

an additional $15. 

AUG 

12 

through 

16 

Session 6 

Still-Life Painting in Oil 


9 am–noon 


For more advanced students, explore 

the rich traditions of still-life painting 

in our intimate oil studio under the 

direction of inspiring teacher and 

painter, June Latti. Ms. Latti will share 

her wealth of knowledge about the 

craft of painting, while she pushes her 

students to new heights in their own 

practice as painters. Materials not 


at Museum Shop at 20% student 

discount. A supply list is available.. 

Expressive Portrait 

Painting in Oil 


1-4 pm 


Study the expressive art of portrait 

painting using the versatile medium 

of oil paint. While working from a live 

model, be inspired by great portraits 

from artists such as Vincent Van 

Gogh, Henri Matisse, Alice Neel and 

others, while being assisted by the 

talented painter June Latti. Materials 

not provided. Art supplies are available 

at Museum Shop at 20% student 


Sculpture for Everyone! 


1-4 pm 


Learn how to build and carve 3D 

forms by investigating traditional and 

experimental sculptural methods and 

materials. You will learn how to observe 

the world around you and express 

yourself in a variety of ways. We will 

work with materials including plaster, 

wire, clay, fabric and found objects.

The Art Center proudly showcases many of our region’s most talented art 

educators and artists who lead our classes, workshops and special programs. 

Faculty & Staff 

Staff 

Bruce McColl, Art Center 

Director, received a BA from 

Brown University and an MFA 

from Wayne State University. 

Bruce exhibits his paintings and 

drawings widely, and has been the 

recipient of numerous fellowships 

and residencies. Bruce has work 

in the permanent collections 

of the Currier Museum of Art, 

St. Anselm College, and Union 

College. He is represented by 

McGowan Fine Art in Concord, 

NH. See www.brucemccoll.com 

for more information. 

Linn Krikorian, Program 

Manager, is a graduate of the 

Currier Art Center and the 

Philadelphia College of Art where 

she received her BFA in painting. 

Linn actively works in her studio 

and exhibits her acrylic paintings 

in the region. In 2011 Linn was 

given the “Women in the Arts” 

award by the New Hampshire 

chapter of the Daughters of the 

American Revolution honoring her 

outstanding work as an artist and 

educator in our community. 

Kathy Card, Office Administrator, 

received her Masters in Education 

and BA in English from UNH and 

is parent to two “star” Art Center 

students. 

Cheryl Holbert, Community 

Outreach Coordinator, received 

her BA from Rutgers University, 

and is an experienced teacher 

and curriculum builder of fiber 

arts programs in schools and 

community educational settings. 

A member of TWiNE (Tapestry 

Weavers in New England), Cheryl 

weaves tapestries on commission 

and exhibits her work throughout 

the region. 

Rachel Montroy, Ceramic 

Manager, received her MFA in 

Ceramics from the School for 

American Crafts in Rochester, 

NY and a BA in Studio Art, with 

a concentration on ceramics, 

from UNH. In conjunction with 

teaching, Rachel is a ceramic 

sculptor and a potter. She 

regularly exhibits her work 

in galleries and is in private 

collections throughout the region. 

See www.rachelmontroy.com for 

more information. 

Andrew Laskowski and Sadie 

Barton, respectively, Office 

Assistant and Assistant Summer 

Camp Manager are both talented 

young artists and graduates of the 

Art Center. 

Faculty 

Marek Bennett, has over a 

decade’s experience drawing 

regular newspaper comic strips, 

and his graphic novels have won a 

Xeric Award and two nominations 

for New England Arts awards. In 

2011, Marek served as official 

cartoonist of NH’s Weeks Act 

Centennial Committee. 

Patti Benson studied fine arts 

at New England School of Art, 

UNH, and received her BFA from 

Notre Dame College, Manchester, 

NH. Patti was an elementary art 

educator at both the Matthew 

Thornton School and Bow 

Elementary School. 

Beth Brisson received her 

Bachelor in Fine Arts Education 

from Notre Dame College, 

and is an art instructor in the 

Manchester Public Schools. 

Annie Campbell received her 

BFA from Virginia Commonwealth 

University in 2004 and her 

MFA from Indiana University in 

2010. She is currently an Artist 

in Residence at Studio 550 in 

Manchester. 

Daniele Caradonna studied 

animation, illustration and 

computer generated art at 

Emerson College and Rochester 

Institute of Technology, and 

finished her degree in Art 

Education at Plymouth State. 

She is an art educator in the 

Manchester public schools. 

Rocco Caradonna received a 

BA in Fine Art and a BS in Art 

Education at Plymouth State 

College. Rocco teaches art, digital 

and traditional photography and 

sculptural welding at Goffstown 

High School. 

Ellie Clough received her BFA 

from NHIA, and is currently a 

member of the faculty at Villa 

Augustina School where she 

teaches art to elementary and 

middle school children. 

Neva Cole holds an MFA in 

illustration from the Art Institute of 

Boston, and a BFA from Syracuse 

University. As well as working as 

a teacher and illustrator, Neva is 

also the Graphic Designer and 

Communications Specialist at the 

Currier Museum of Art. 

Nancy Craig received her 

BA from UNH and her MA in 

teaching from University of 

Washington. She brings a wealth 

of experience in private and 

public school art education to the 

Art Center. 

Amy Croteau received her BA 

and Masters from UNH with a 

concentration in Studio Art and 

Education. 

Lauren Dadmun is a potter and 

sculptor. She is an experienced 

teacher in all levels of ceramics. 

Lauren has an MA from Notre 

Dame College, an MAT from 

UNH and a BFA in Ceramics from 

Plymouth State University. 

Ellen Davison received her BA 

from Louisiana State University 

and Franklin Pierce College 

and has taught art in a variety 

of schools, including Jesse 

Remington High School, Rivier 

Institute of Senior Education and 

Nashua Christian Academy. 

Rebecca Davison received her 

BFA in Fiber from the Savannah 

College of Art and Design in 

2005. She moved to New York 

City where she worked for 

Anthropologie as a designer. 

In 2012 she received her MFA 

in Fiber from the Cranbrook 

Academy of Art. 

Pam Difloures graduated from 

School of the Museum of Fine 

Arts with a BFA in photography 

and sculpture and is teaching art 

in the Manchester School system. 

Kerry Harman has a BA in 

Painting from UNH. She has 

taught extensively in both 2-D 

and 3-D medias, with a 

specialized interest in ceramics. 

Jerry Holbert has been the 

editorial cartoonist for the Boston 

Herald for the past 23 years. 

His award-winning work has 

appeared in numerous print, 

broadcast and online publications, 

and he is currently syndicated by 

United Media. 

Ann Kelley received a BFA from 

NHIA majoring in Art Education. 

She holds an Associates Degree 

in Business from Hesser College, 

majoring in Interior Design. Ann 

teaches art in the Manchester 

school district. 

June Latti received a BFA from 

Fort Steilacoom College, studied 

painting at NHIA and UNH and 

Art Therapy at Pratt Institute. 

June has a specialized interest in 

Art Therapy for seniors, people 

with Alzheimer’s and related 

disabilities. 

Corie Lyford, a graduate of 

Bridgewater State College in Art 

and English, teaches in the youth 

and Outreach programs at the Art 

Center. 

Joseph Montroy holds an 

MFA from Rochester Institute of 

Technology in Rochester, New 

York. His sculpture has shown and 

is in private collections throughout 

the U.S. 

Kristi Nyhan received a BA from 

UNH. Kristi has served students in 

numerous NH public schools and 

community arts organizations as a 

teacher and administrator. 

John O’Shaughnessy is a 

graduate of Massachusetts 

College of Art with a BFA in 

painting. He has worked in 

freelance fabric design and 

illustration, and actively exhibits 

his paintings in galleries 

throughout New England. John’s 

work is shown at the Art 3 Gallery 

and the Chi’lin Gallery in New 

Hampshire. 

Verne Orlosk received her BFA 

in graphic design from Boston 

University. Teaching in a variety of 

media while primarily working in 

fused glass, she currently exhibits 

her work locally. 

Joy Raskin has exhibited her 

jewelry widely. She is a native of 

New Hampshire, and is a member 

of the League of NH Craftsmen. 

She received her MFA from the 

University of Massachusetts at 

Dartmouth and her BFA from the 

RISD. Her work is in the Currier 

Museum’s permanent collection. 

Jennifer Silva is a graduate 

of Notre Dame College with a 

degree in fine arts. She has been 

an elementary art instructor at 

Beech Street Elementary School 

since 1997. 

Monique Staples graduated 

from Notre Dame College with a 

degree in Art Education in 2002, 

and is an elementary art instructor 

in the Manchester Schools. 

Monique was named Hippo Press 

Art Teacher of the Year in 2009! 

Laura Zorawowicz earned her 

BA in Studio Art and Elementary 

Art Education from Emmanuel 

College in Boston, MA. She brings 

a wide range of experience and 

a passion for art education to 

the Currier’s youth and outreach 

programs. 

Christa Zuber received her 

Masters of Teaching Visual Art 

from the University of Sydney, 

Australia. In addition to teaching, 

she works as the Group Tour 

Administrator here at the Currier 

Museum of Art. 

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General Information 

Spring Term Business Hours: 

Monday – Thursday 9 am–noon, 1-6 pm 

Fridays: By Appointment 

Saturday 9 am–noon 

Summer Term Business Hours: 

Monday – Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm 

Art Center Contact Information 

Currier Museum Art Center 

180 Pearl Street 

Manchester, NH 03104 

tel. 603.669.6144 x122 

email: artcenter@currier.org 

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Art Center Policies 

Arrival and Departure Policy for Students: 

Parents and legal guardians should accompany children aged 15 and under to and from their designated class. Exceptions to this procedure 

must be made in writing from the parent or guardian to the student’s instructor prior to the beginning of class. 

Class Certificates for High School Students: 

An Art Center Certificate of class completion is available upon request. 

Professional Credit Hours for Teachers: 

All kindergarten through 12th grade teachers can receive “Professional Development” hours for adult classes and workshops at the Art Center! 

Notify our registrar that you wish to receive a certificate and one will be given to you after the completion of your class. 

Currier Museum of Art Membership Discounts: 

Become a Currier Museum of Art Member and receive 10% off classes and workshops at the Art Center. For detailed information on 

Membership discounts please visit our website at www.currier.org. 

Museum Shop Discounts for Art Center Students: 

Any Art Center student that brings in their registration confirmation will receive a 20% discount in the Currier Museum Shop for all of their art 

class supplies! 

Facility Access: 

The Art Center is handicap accessible. 

Gift Certificates: 

The Art Center accepts Currier Museum of Art gift certificates toward the costs of tuition. 

Inclement Weather and Postponement Policies: 

Classes cancelled or postponed because of weather or other factors will be made up, if possible, at the end of the term. During conditions of 

inclement weather students and faculty can call 603.669.6144 x122 for a recorded message after 7 am, or go to 

www.currier.org for the latest update on classes. Additionally, the Art Center posts cancellations on www.wmur.com. 

Photography Policy: 

We will occasionally photograph classes, students and student art work for promotional purposes. If you wish to waive this right, please notify 

the Art Center during time of enrollment. 

Storing Artwork: 

Faculty and students are responsible for the appropriate management and storage of student artwork during the course of the term. During the 

last class of the term all artwork should be retrieved by students in coordination with their individual instructor, including work exhibited in the 

student exhibition. The Art Center is not responsible for the storage of student work after the conclusion of the term. 

Student Behavior: 

The Art Center reserves the right to dismiss a student for problematic behavior which results in the disruption of class. Use of personal 

technology in studios during class time, including cell phones, is prohibited (See “Technology Policy” below). We have a zero tolerance for 

drug use, physical or verbal harassment, smoking or weapons on our premises. 

Technology Policy: 

The Currier Art Center wishes to maintain strict controls on independent technology usage during school sessions. Compliance with these 

rules is expected of all students. 

• No cell phone use in classroom or in school premises during class or camp sessions. 

• No use of video technology including Smartphones, iPads, and Kindles (or similar technology) at any time during Art Center 

program hours. All technology of this sort, if brought on premises, will be held for safe keeping in the Art Center office until the 

end of school session. 

• If students need to contact a parent or guardian during school hours, they may do so in the Art Center Business Office with approval of 

instructor or program manager. 

Tuition Refund and Rescheduling Policies: 

Full tuition must accompany your application for registration (with the exception of students applying for tuition assistance.) Refund requests 

are granted up to ten calendar days before the class/workshop begins. A $25 non-refundable registration fee will be charged to students being 

refunded for classes and workshops. Refunds will not be granted to students canceling within ten calendar days of their class/workshop. 

Tuition and fees will not be transferred to another term. This policy is strictly enforced. A full refund will be granted to students whose class/ 

workshop is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. The Art Center reserves the right to change instructors.

Registration Form 

Become a Currier Museum of Art member and 

receive 10% off classes at the Art Center! 

$30 Student (18+)* 

$45 Individual* 

$65 Dual Family** 

$100 Contributor** 

$175 Sponsor** 

$350 Patron** 

$1000 Benefactor** 

*Discount for card holder only 

**Discount extended to family 

Subtract 10% off your class if you are 

a member, or signing up today. 

Please call 603.669.6144 x122 or x152 for info. 

Parent/Guardian’s Name 

Address 

City, State 

Zip Telephone Work/Cell 

Email 

Emergency Contact Name and Number 

Date 

Please list any special needs - allergies, ADHD, medical or behavioral issues of the 

student(s): 

Art Foundations / Weekly Classes 

Student(s) 

Age(s) 

Class(es) Session/Date Amount 

Art Camp for Kids! (Ages 5-12) 

Student/Session(s) Age Full Day Half Day Amount 



After Camp Care $25 

ArtVentures! for Pre-Teens (Ages 12-15) 

Amount 

Student(s) 

Age(s) 


Art School for Teens & Adults 

Student(s) 

Age(s) 


Art in the Evening for Teens & Adults (15+) 

Student(s) 

Age(s) 


Workshops / Vacation Week 

Student(s) 

Age(s) 

Class(es) Date/Time Amount 

Method of payment: Cash (enclosed) Check (enclosed) Visa 

Subtotal 

MasterCard Discover American Express 

Discount 

Credit Card # 

Expiration Date 

Grand Total 

Security Code 

For tuition assistance information, please check. 

(3 - 4 digits on the back of your credit card) 

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Mail to: Currier Museum Art Center, 180 Pearl Street, Manchester, NH 03104 

Call: 603.669.6144 x122 or register online at www.currier.org. 

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