| The Art Experience's ARTS PROGRAMS |
Winter Schedule of Classes 2010 **Classes and workshops require advanced registration.
Adult Classes
Learning to See: Drawing as a Tool for Coping**
Mondays 10 am – 1 pm, 1/25/10 – 3/22/10 or Tuesdays 10 am – 1 pm, 1/26/10 – 3/23/10, (no class held 2/15 or
2/16), $114
Drawing sessions for adults that “can't draw a straight line”. You’ll learn contour drawing and gain knowledge of
brain function as it relates to visual processing of information. This class is a good way to jump-start your artistic
development. Methods used are influenced by Dr. Betty Edwards, Kimon Nicolaides and Robert Ault. Ms. Wilson
teaches you to see as artists see. Results may include an enhanced repertoire of coping strategies to positively
impact mental well-being. Taught by Judy Wilson, MEd, 30 years as a professional artist, 15 of them developing
and facilitating arts programming for youth and adults.
Creative Insights – The Art of Coping with Grief and Loss**
Thursdays 10 am – 12 noon 2/25/10 – 3/18/10, $75
Sessions employ creative processes to strengthen participants’ ability to harness personal resources that are
often overlooked as we struggle with loss and grief. Join us to gain understanding of what those resources are
and how to access them as you journey through the struggle. “We all know that grief is about losing. We need
to know that it can also be about growing.” – Bob Diets – Life After Grief; Ages 18+; Co-Facilitators Judy
Wilson, MEd, 30 year professional artist, 15 of them developing and facilitating arts programming for youth and
adults and Lou Thorsby, MA, LLPC, specializing in grief counseling for individual and groups in a variety of
settings.
Altered Book** – Advanced
January 10th, 1-4 pm $55
Blanca LaVack will teach techniques to create beautiful pages in your altered book. Learn basic and advanced
skills in these two workshops. Personalize your book with your own ephemera and take home a kit to continue
your creativity! Advanced registration required.
Art Journaling**
Fridays January 29 – February 19, 10 am - 1 pm; $40, plus $8 material fee;
Students will learn techniques using visual images, collage, altered art and written journaling, to set intentions
for our future. Emphasis will be on process not product. Writing or artistic experience not required to learn
techniques – just have an openness to play and experiment. Taught by Sue Nimlin, retired occupational
therapist and lifelong artist.
Adult Acrylic and Mixed Media**
Fridays January 29 – March 12, 1 pm - 3:00 $42, materials not provided;
Let yourself go and experiment with realism or abstract techniques. Paint on paper or canvas, use any and all
materials and develop your creativity and imagination. Materials not provided – some painting experience
helpful. Taught by Carolyn Masnari, art educator with 15 years experience and professional artist of 30 years.
Faux Stained Glass Painting**
Wednesdays 1-3:30, 1/27/10 – 2/3/10, $25, glass not included;
Two day seminar on faux stained glass techniques – nouveau to modern. Simple designs take flight with your
imagination; create different looks, Tiffany textures and swirls, in a fraction of the time of traditional stained glass
techniques. Participants are required to purchase glass from the studio or bring their own. Taught by Kathy
Cassell, professional artist with several years experience.
On-Going Classes
**registration not required**
Open Studio – provides opportunities for participants to form creative partnerships and mentoring relationships
while exercising their creativity. Define and pursue personal goals with artistic and personal expression as
vehicles. These accomplishments often positively impact seemingly unrelated areas of their lives like personal
well-being, career direction, education and spirituality. Tues – Fri 12:30-3:30, Thurs evening 6:30–9:30, Sat 1-3;
$5 including most materials; all ages
Saturday Circle – on hiatus until further notice
weekly two-hour sessions devoted to those who dance to the beat of a different drum. Through art,
participants imagine and re-imagine their past, present, and future in a mutually supportive environment. They
explore how they are creative and how that creativity may work for them in all areas of their lives -- decision-
making, family life and career crossroads. Participants feel encouraged by the resulting healthy attitude.
Saturdays, 10-12 pm, $5 including most materials; all ages
Quilter’s Collective – a weekly drop-in quilting group; bring your own materials, share and learn from other
quilters. Thursdays 1-3 pm, $3; all ages
Resident Artist Program:
This program assists artists with disabilities in developing their artistic talent, creating portfolios of their work and
attaining greater visibility in the local art community. The Art Experience provides an artistically stimulating
studio atmosphere. Currently serving one artist (four days per week, 5 hours per day), supporting himself in the
program as part of his person-centered planning.
Murray, AT Intern facilitator.
mornings, Ester Mauricio, LBSW, MS, facilitator. Contact customerservice@theartexperience.org to
inquire about collaborations among TAE & your school district.
January 12 – March 9th Tuesdays 4-5:30, ages 11 and older; $70, materials included;
These classes will challenge student artists of all abilities to create and complete exceptional
drawings & paintings along with other fine art processes such as printmaking and design. Our highly
trained staff will assist students working toward building portfolios and give guidance to those whose
goals are personal enjoyment. Taught by Katie Serewicz, art educator with over 20 years experience
with all populations.
January 21st – March 18th, Thursdays 4:30-5:45, ages 6-10; $54, materials included
Younger artists in our “Kreative Kids” classes, ages 6-10 years old will enjoy Thursday afternoon
creative games, art activities & fine arts training using a variety of artist medium. We will stress
principle of art along with self-expression. Taught by Katie Serewicz, art educator with over 20 years
experience with all populations.
Tuesdays 1/5/10 – 1/26/10 10 am – 11:30, $40
Participate in this 4-week celebration of winter with your child. Spend quality time together playing
games, art activities, and a story each week. Art supplies and snacks provided. Ages 3-5
accompanied by a significant adult; additional siblings $30. Taught by Ester Mauricio, LBSW, MS,
experienced artist.
Saturdays 3-5:30 $48, some materials not included;
Students will sculpt an artistic lighting shell by recycling an old light fixture. Students will explore
various techniques and materials and will experience the advantages using combined methods over
individual ones; emphasis on sustainable, environmentally-friendly approaches to making art. Taught
by Chang-hee Park, professional artist and art therapy intern.
Award winning program offered to community youth (ages 10-18 without disabilities, 10-26 with
disabilities). Civitan Club of Pontiac funding allows for decrease in fees. Designed to bring youth with
and without disabilities together in an inclusive setting. It is a concentrated four-day a week, three
hours per day for two weeks studio experience targeting youth who show strong interest in the arts.
They are introduced to basic drawing, painting and color therapy. Students complete numerous
drawings, one acrylic painting on stretched canvas and participate in a culminating exhibit. Group
interaction and problem solving are encouraged. The creative environment allows students
experience their own resourcefulness while contributing to each other's experience with the arts.
Partial funding from Pontiac Optimist Club provides five scholarships to fourth and fifth grade students
from Pontiac schools. 16 students and 2 facilitators.
Past Programs
Artists' Circle Program:
Art Therapy based daytime option offered to members of the community interested in exploring their
creativity. Groups meet two hours, one day weekly. Goals are parallel to those of Open Studio Days
and Evenings.
Provides a continuum targeting individuals already experienced in basic fine art skills to work toward
mastery in the medium of their choosing. Participants strengthen their creative community through
an affirming critique process that helps them set creative goals and gain direction.
A drop in studio experience designed to explore each persons creative potential through participation
in creative processes. Every month, participants and mentoring artists work with a different art
medium providing opportunities to experiment, have fun, and explore new creative possibilities. The
Creative Café welcomes people of all ages and abilities to learn with and from each other. Community
artists are invited to share their talents and experience by teaching a class.
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