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School of ArtGreat ArtistsAges:Day/Time:Instructor:Fee:9 to 13 yearsWednesday, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pmBrigitte Fiorille$170 (includes $10 materials fee)per seven-week sessionInvestigate some of the world’s greatest artists and theirwork for inspiration in creating great art of your own asyou cultivate art concepts and explore techniques using avariety of media. Chosen artist and project planning will bediscussed together in first class.Clay FoundationsAges:Day/Time:Instructor:Fee:9 to 13 yearsThursday, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pmBrigitte Fiorille$175 (includes $15 materials fee)per seven-week sessionDevelop your creativity with the basic techniques ofhandwork, wheel throwing and glazing in guided projectsand independent work. Learn to work with the full process ofclay from recycle to kiln and all the amazing things between.Emphasis is put on experiencing the full process of clay.Structured projects will be presented along with time for freeplay to explore personal creativity. All skill levels welcome.Studio CeramicsAges: 13 to AdultDay/Time: Thursday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or6:00 pm to 9:00 pmInstructor: Brigitte FiorilleFee: 3 hours - $240 (includes $30 materials fee)per seven-week session or2 hours - $190 (includes $20 materials fee)per seven-week sessionAll skill levels welcome. Students in this class are supportedto develop an independent focus and direction of work.Technique demonstration and projects are offered to learnand explore the process of ceramics. Kick and electricwheels are available. Raku firing as weather permits.Featured Teacher of the Season:Brigitte Fiorille, Ceramicsand Children’s Art Instructor“I’m still close to the little-girl me. In my heart, I’vealways wanted to be an artist. When I was just3-4 years old, I was always, drawing, drawing,drawing. In summer art classes, I was always so ‘totally there inthe moment.’ Then, as a young-adult at Lakeland Community College,I discovered Ceramics. This defining experience was very joyful.Especially in ceramics, I believe people get to know themselves andfrequently surprise themselves.” Then, around 2004, she says, therewas “a time; a need….and a little opening for me to step in and helpFairmount while I learned my way as a teacher. Now, I’m so connectedto my students, whether 2 years or 102 years old. Everybodyprocesses differently; I love the diversity; and, I respect each person’sindividuality. I try to help each student find their way in their owntime.” A few of Brigitte’s ‘beliefs’: 1.) Important to take care of yourspace and supplies: You must get ready to be creative; make way forthe good; then, go for it. 2.) Diversity is important to learning: work onboth process and skills; learn technique and have time to explore. 3.)About the future: Let it happen AND make it happen. Speaking aboutthe future, in spring 2014 Brigitte, the student, plans to get her BFA inCeramics from Kent State University.Fall 2013 • Fairmount Center For the Arts 17