Classes & Events

winter/spring 2013 schedule of CLASSES & EVENTS ArtHaus 508 w. water st. | decorah, ia 52101 ArtHaus Studio 516 w. water st. | 563.382.5440 [email protected] | arthausdecorah.org welcome to arthaus ArtHaus is Decorah’s home for the arts bringing visual, performing, and literary art together and offering creative programs for all ages.

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KENBE LA - HOLD ON, a film by Stephen Anunson and Carolyn Armstrong DATE: Friday, January 4 TIME: 7pm COST: FREE LOCATION: Room 206, Valders Hall of Science, Luther College Presented by Luther College Future Music Educators Association Sponsored by ArtHaus ArtHaus is pleased to sponsor a showing of this independent film, celebrating the healing and transformative power of the arts through the story of the Holy Trinity school in Haiti. Filmmaker Carolyn Armstrong will be on hand for a Q & A following the showing. For more information, please contact Bill Fordice at 563-387-1301 or [email protected].

FIRST FRIDAY: New Artwork by Zoe Klosterboer DATE: Friday, February 1 TIME: 7-9pm COST: FREE LOCATION: ArtHaus and ArtHaus Studio Sponsored by Oneota Community Co-op

The winner of last year’s Emerging Artists’ Exhibition, Zoe Klosterboer, has a new body of artwork inspired by her recent return to Decorah. ArtHaus invites you to view the compelling style of this talented St. Olaf graduate in an exhibition of mixed-media drawings entitled “Loop.”

POETRY SLAM DATE: Friday, February 22 TIME: 8pm COST: $5/$3 students LOCATION: Decorah Elks Lodge Sponsored by Dragonfly Books

The ArtHaus Poetry Slam is a not-to-be-missed Decorah event, Table of Contents welcoming anyone to participate. Featured Artist NANCY BARRY will ArtHaus Events...... 1 - 2 kick off the evening, followed by the non-competitive “Original Voices,” Adult Classes...... 3 - 5 (2 minutes or less of your own poetry) and ending with the “Slam” (a good-natured competition complete with prizes and Applause-o- Family Workshops...... 6 Meter). Call ArtHaus to sign up to perform! Recommended for adults, Youth Classes and Camps...... 7 - 12 ages 16 and up. events (continued) events

FIRST FRIDAY: FIRST FRIDAY: 3rd Annual Emerging Artists’ Exhibition An Evening with Todd Menton DATE: Friday, April 5 DATE: Friday, March 1 TIME: 7-9pm TIME: 8pm COST: FREE COST: $10 LOCATION: ArtHaus and LOCATION: ArtHaus ArtHaus Studio Sponsored by Dug Road Inn Sponsored by Rubaiyat

ArtHaus is thrilled to present Todd Join us for a celebration of Menton, lead singer, songwriter and emerging artistic talent in the multi-instrumentalist for the widely Driftless Region. We are pleased to known folk-rock band, Boiled in Lead. unveil the best of the best artworks created by emerging A native Minnesotan, Todd has toured artists (ages 18-23) who submitted their strongest 2-D with the band off and on since 1985, and 3-D artworks to our juried show. Last year we had playing at major festivals and concert nearly 70 submissions from three states, representing venues throughout the U.K., Europe, and North America. When he’s 6 different colleges and universities. For more not on the road with Boiled in Lead, Todd tours solo, bringing his wry information about entering artwork, view the Emerging performing style, warm vocals, and sharp playing on guitar, bouzouki, Artists’ Exhibition page on our website. mandolin, bodhran, and tin whistle to pubs, clubs, and festivals. Expect the drama and hilarity of traditional Celtic tunes, and darkly humorous POETRY SLAM word-play of Todd’s original songs, all delivered with his signature wit DATE: Friday, April 19 and vibrant energy. BYOB ok. TIME: 8pm BODHRAN and PUB SINGING COST: $5/$3 students A Workshop with Todd Menton LOCATION: Decorah Elks Lodge DATE: Friday, March 1 Sponsored by Dragonfly Books TIME: 4-5:30pm COST: $15 The ArtHaus Poetry Slam has become a not-to- LOCATION: ArtHaus be-missed Decorah event, welcoming anyone to participate. A featured artist will kick off the See listing on page 5 for details. evening, followed by the non-competitive “Original Voices,” (2 minutes or less of your own poetry) and ending with the “Slam” (a good-natured competition complete with TALKSTORY DECORAH prizes and Applause-o-Meter). Call ArtHaus to sign up to DATE: Friday, March 22 perform! Recommended for adults, ages 16 and up. TIME: 8pm COST: $5/$3 students ARTHAUS GARDEN PARTY & ART LOCATION: ArtHaus AUCTION Are you a fan of “The DATE: Friday, May 3 Moth Radio Hour” TIME: 6:30-8pm silent art auction, live music, hors on National Public d’oeuvres, cash bar; 8-9pm live art auction with Joe Gavle! Radio? Enjoy Decorah’s COST: $15 own live storytelling event, LOCATION: Steyer Opera House at the Hotel Winneshiek featuring true stories told in person! Put your Sponsored by the Hotel Winneshiek name in the hat to tell your story, inspired by We are delighted to partner with the Hotel the theme of the evening, Winneshiek in offering this year’s fundraiser and “Youth,” in seven minutes celebration of the creative season: spring! The or less with no script or beautiful Steyer Opera House provides a perfect setting for you to enjoy notes -- or just come to enjoy! Recommended for adults, age 16 and up. live music, a sampler of ArtHaus student artwork, and bid on the work Hosted by Kyra Bellrichard. For helpful tips on telling a story well, visit of outstanding regional artists in silent and live auction. Come for the www.arthausdecorah.org/talkstory. BYOB ok. good company and fantastic artwork. Come to support the ArtHaus Youth Scholarship Fund. Come to play a role in sustaining your local art center!

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IMPROV DATE: January 7-February 18 (6 weeks, DRAWING & PAINTING FROM LIFE no class Jan. 28) DATE: January 15-March 5 (8 weeks) TIME: Mondays 6:30-7:30pm TIME: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Kristen Underwood INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Frydenlund COST: $55 COST: $95 + $30 materials LOCATION: ArtHaus For more flexibility, attend as a drop in for $15 per class LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio Awaken your sleeping creativity! Through structured games and the power of saying “yes,” discover the joy of Whether you’re a beginner or your own imagination. No need to see yourself as “funny” – this class more experienced, we invite you to provides a fun and supportive environment for anyone willing to jump come and explore an array of artist in! New and returning students welcome. materials while sharpening your (note: make-up snow day is Feb. 25) ability to see and draw with an artist’s perspective. Working from both still SPANISH STORIES & A BOOK, level II life and live models, you will improve and perfect your drawing skills, DATE: January 10-February 21 (6 weeks, no class Feb. 14) while exploring various materials TIME: Thursdays 7:30-8:45 pm including pencil, charcoal, pastel, INSTRUCTOR: Jim Tripp ink, and paint. Observe and respond COST: $55 + $10 materials to the human form in your own LOCATION: ArtHaus drawing and painting voice. New and returning students welcome. (note: make-up snow day is March 12) Have you had 20 hours or more of Spanish instruction or practice? ArtHaus instructor Jim Tripp offers a NEW DAYTIME CLASS! great way to gain even more confidence with the language. WATER-BASED PAINTING & PRINT The first half of the session TECHNIQUES will be devoted to casual conversation and making up DATE: January 15-March 5 (8 weeks) stories. The second half will involve reading and discussing a simple and TIME: Tuesdays 10am-noon interesting Spanish novel. Have a question about the class before you INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Frydenlund register? Contact Jim directly at [email protected] COST: $95 + $30 materials (note: make-up snow day is Feb. 27) LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio

SPANISH STORIES & A BOOK, level III During this daytime session, explore DATE: January 10-February 21 (6 weeks, no class Feb. 14) water-based painting and drawing materials to create mixed media TIME: Thursdays 6-7:15pm drawings and experiment with simple INSTRUCTOR: Jim Tripp print techniques to add texture and COST: $55 + $10 materials depth to your work. Learn to use LOCATION: ArtHaus these delightful mediums with more confidence. Explore watercolor, gouache, ink, pen, and oil pastels more Are you fairly confident in your Spanish skills, with more than 40 hours expressively. This course suits any level of speaking experience? Expand your vocabulary and conversational from beginners to those with drawing skills with Jim Tripp this winter! Spend the first half of the class in casual and painting experience. conversation and making up stories. The second half of the session will be devoted to reading a short Spanish novel. Have a question about the (note: make-up snow day is March 12) class before you register? Contact Jim directly at [email protected] (note: make-up snow day is Feb. 27)

Please Register For Classes One Week In Advance Payment of the materials fee for visual art classes will secure your registration and assure that we can order materials prior to the start date. If a minimum number of registered participants is not reached one week prior to the start date of any youth or adult class, ArtHaus reserves the right to cancel the class and will refund in full any payments made. 3 adult classes & workshops (continued)

adult adult classes MODERN SEWING: YOU MAKE THE RULES INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN DATE: January 30-March 20 (8 weeks) LANGUAGE TIME: Wednesdays 6:30-9pm DATE: February 26-April 30 (10 weeks) INSTRUCTOR: Rachelle Branum TIME: Tuesdays 7:30-8:45pm COST: $120 + $40 materials fee INSTRUCTOR: Anna Crenshaw LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio COST: $90 LOCATION: ArtHaus Break free from patterns and rules and learn to sew in a fun, improvisational way! Rachelle will set your sewing free with exercises Have you ever been awed by she learned recently from Denyse Schmidt, the mother of modern quilt the beauty of sign language? making. Crazy quilts and color theory will inspire you and give you the Have you wished you could confidence you need to tackle sewing projects with a fresh eye. Students communicate more effectively of all levels welcome. Bring your machine and sewing scissors. with a deaf colleague, friend, (note: make-up snow day is March 27) or family member? Discover the joy of signing in this introductory course. Basic sign MARKET BASKET vocabulary and practice, as well DATE: January 26 as insights and information TIME: Saturday 9am-6pm (1 hour break for lunch) about Deaf culture will be included. ASL is easy to learn, INSTRUCTOR: Martha Monson Lowe fun to use, and widely respected. Join us in a fascinating exploration of COST: $50 + 30 materials language and communication in a fun, supportive environment. (note: LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio make-up snow day is May 7)

Perhaps you’ve admired market baskets at a boutique or Farmers’ Market -- now you can make your own while learning from respected CONTINUING AMERICAN SIGN local basket artist, Martha Monson Lowe. Woven LANGUAGE around a wooden “D” handle, this basket is great for shopping, storing projects or magazines, and DATE: February 26-April 30 (10 weeks) much more. TIME: Tuesdays 6-7:15pm INSTRUCTOR: Anna Crenshaw CREATE & DECORATE COST: $90 LOCATION: ArtHaus A SET OF 4 PLATES DATE: February 25 & March 4 (2 weeks) If you’ve already had an introduction to American Sign Language (at TIME: Mondays 6-9pm ArtHaus or elsewhere), you know that signing is a fun and fascinating INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Frydenlund method of communication, with rewarding practical applications. This class is for those wishing to continue their study of ASL. Bring COST: $40 + $60 materials your signing skills to the next level and have fun practicing with your LOCATION: The Clay Studio classmates in this ten week class. (note: make-up snow day is May 7)

Working with fresh clay, you’ll create a set of unique plates or bowls as functional EUROPEAN FOLK DANCE dinnerware or decorative DATE: February 28-April 18 (8 weeks) items. We’ll explore a variety TIME: Thursdays 6-7:15pm of texturing and building techniques and discover INSTRUCTOR: Pine Wilson what best suits your needs COST: $70 and interests. In the second LOCATION: ArtHaus session, we’ll discuss and experiment with color, design, and methods of decoration to finish What a great way to move your body and warm up on an early spring the set. Items will be fired and ready to collect one week after the final night! Pine Wilson will lead you on a tour of the traditional folk dances session. No experience necessary! of Eastern Europe, Greece, Israel, and France. Easy and fun, beginners and returning students are welcome. No partners needed! A great family class for age 12 through adult. (note: make-up snow day is April 25)

REGISTRATION: Register on-line at www.arthausdecorah.org. Please register at least one week before class begins. 4 Stop by and see us Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-noon. Contact us at 563.382.5440 or [email protected]. adult classes adult

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ST. PATTY’S DAY WORKSHOP: RECORDER ENSEMBLE II SIPPING STEINS DATE: February 28-April 18 (8 weeks) DATE: March 17 TIME: Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm TIME: Sunday 3-5pm INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne Ernst INSTRUCTOR: Rachelle Branum COST: $70 COST: $35/person LOCATION: ArtHaus LOCATION: The Clay Studio Refresh or strengthen your skills in this Sponsored by Oneota Community Co-op adult recorder ensemble with master teacher Suzanne Ernst. Students can expect to play Join us for a festive and creative St. Patty’s Day workshop! Sample beers with confidence at the intermediate level within compliments of the Oneota Community Co-op, then make your own the span of this course. Suzanne will bring a stein. Learn about the shapes of mugs historically used for drinking variety of inexpensive recorders to try the first night of class. Students beer and get your hands dirty constructing your own Irish tankard. No will purchase The Sweet Pipes Recorder book, Vol. II and a recorder experience needed. if necessary. Prerequisite: must be able to read music and have a basic working knowledge of recorder fingerings. (note: make-up snow day is April 25) SILKSCREENING & ALTERNATIVE PRINTMAKING BODHRAN and PUB SINGING DATE: April 1-May 13 (7 weeks) A Workshop with Todd Menton TIME: Mondays 6:30-8:30pm DATE: March 1 INSTRUCTOR: Ben Moore TIME: Friday 4-5:30pm COST: $85 + $45 materials fee COST: $15 LOCATION: LOCATION: ArtHaus ArtHaus Studio

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Image and design transfer Todd Menton leads this lively workshop. Todd methods are often used teaches bodhran for the Center for Irish Music for mass-producing in St. Paul, instructing students of all ages and images on paper, wood, skill levels. Bring your drum, a drumstick, or and fabric. Come learn short dowel... or come prepared to raise your some easy screen- voice in song as Todd guides you in singing with printing, monotype, the drum and playing traditional dance tune and relief printing accompaniment! Teens and adults welcome. techniques that can be done with simple materials. Learn to easily transfer your own artwork onto clothing, book covers, stationery, pillows, and more. No experience TRIANGULAR WALL BASKET necessary. DATE: March 14 TIME: Thursday 5:30-9:30pm PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: INSTRUCTOR: Martha Monson Lowe COST: $30 +$15 materials GET TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA DATE: May 4, 11, 18 (3 weeks) LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio TIME: Saturdays 9am-noon Learn an entirely different type of INSTRUCTOR: Julie Strom weaving from the market basket during COST: $55 + $15 materials fee this evening workshop taught by LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio & various locations out in Martha Monson Lowe. This triangular the field basket acts as a woven vessel for holding dried arrangements or adorning your Your quest to become the next Ansel Adams starts with this course! wall. Learn to weave this unique basket Let instructor Julie Strom walk you through the basic controls on your in one evening that is sure to inspire camera and help you understand how to use them more effectively. future projects for your home. Whether you have a Digital SLR or a point and shoot camera, you’ll learn to compose and capture the image you want. Open to new or returning students who want to take their skills to the next level.

REGISTRATION: Register on-line at www.arthausdecorah.org. Please register at least one week before class begins. Stop by and see us Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-noon. Contact us at 563.382.5440 or [email protected]. 5 ALSO AT ARTHAUS ART FOR A CAUSE: ARTFUL ACTS OF KINDNESS This workshop SING OUT! opportunity focuses on AGE: adults and accompanied young people creative projects and DATE: January 8-February 19 (6 weeks, no class Feb. 5) the art of giving back to the community. We’ll family workshops family TIME: Tuesdays 7-8:30pm supply the materials—all SONGLEADERS: Liz Rog and Ellen Rockne we need is your passion COST: suggested donation $5/class to champion a cause! (or pay what you can - no one turned away) Whether you’re part of LOCATION: ArtHaus service organization, a girl scout troop, or TO REGISTER: Contact Liz Rog (563) 382-8013 or have a group of friends [email protected] focused on paying it forward, you can make a difference in your community. Call ArtHaus to suggest a project and set a date, then Whether you are a seasoned gather your group and get to work making a difference. singer or you’ve never before Previous projects include making newborn jersey knot hats out of sung in a group and always recycled t-shirts for the Winneshiek Medical Center; fleece blankets wanted to, you’re invited for the resource center serving battered women and children; note to join Sing Out! All voices cards for residents of area nursing homes; fairy-chairs and houses are welcome—no audition, for the PAWS animal shelter fundraiser, etc. performance, or singing experience required. Come Contact ArtHaus to schedule your workshop today! to sing, socialize, and relax – Special thanks to Dr. John Wilmes, Dr. because singing is too important Peter Blodgett, Dr. Lana McDermott, of to leave to the professionals! We West Side Dental for graciously underwriting hope you’ll pre-register, but drop-ins are also welcome. all Art for a Cause supply costs.

family workshops

FAMILY PLATE SET MAKE YOUR OWN PAPER-MACHE PIÑATA! AGE: 3 and up (children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult) AGE: 3 and up (children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult) DATE: February 3 DATE: April 13 and 20 (2 weeks) TIME: Sunday 1-3pm or 3.30-5.30pm TIME: Saturdays 2-4pm INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Frydenlund INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Jones COST: $75/family includes set of 4 plates, additional COST: $40/family plates $15/each LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio LOCATION: The Clay Studio Whether there is a family birthday Bring the whole family to The Clay Studio to design and decorate a set on the horizon or you just want of dessert plates to dress up your Valentine’s Day or Sunday lunch table. to create a traditional pinata to We’ll experiment with sten- celebrate Cinco de Mayo, you are ciling, painting, and print- guaranteed to have fun making one! ing onto plates and help you Work together as a family to create create a set which is as unique a collaborative artwork and symbol as your family. Bring photos of celebration you can put to good or references with you or use. We supply the paper-mache draw out your ideas in the and paint; you supply the creativity studio. Plates will be ready and candy to fill it later! one week after the workshop for you to pick up.

REGISTRATION: Register on-line at www.arthausdecorah.org. Please register at least one week before class begins. 6 Stop by and see us Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-noon. Contact us at 563.382.5440 or [email protected]. youthclasses

WINTER BREAK ART CAMPS

Spend some of the winter vacation days creating artworks inspired by living and working artists as we split our day between the ArtHaus Studio and The Clay Studio. Bring a water-bottle, a packed lunch, and art room attire. We’ll supply the creative art spaces, fantastic teaching artists, walking school bus between studios, and snacks. At the end of each mini-camp students will showcase their artwork in the ArtHaus Studio gallery! Sign up for one or two weeks for a $10 discount. New and returning campers are invited to attend. New lessons to learn!

WINTER ART CAMP: PAPER-PLAY WINTER ART CAMP: SEE IN 3-D! AGE: 6-8 & 9-12 (K-2nd & 3rd-6th grade) AGE: 6-8 & 9-12 (K-2nd & 3rd-6th grade) DATE: December 26-28 DATE: January 2-4 TIME: Wednesday-Friday 9am-3pm TIME: Wednesday-Friday 9am-3pm INSTRUCTORS: Zoe Klosterboer & Rachelle Branum INSTRUCTORS: Zoe Klosterboer & Alyssa Ritter COST: $80 + $40 materials if registered by December 5 COST: $80 + $40 materials if registered by December 5 (includes all materials & snacks; add $15 if registering after December 5) (includes all materials & snacks; add $15 if registering after December 5) LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio and the Clay Studio LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio and the Clay Studio

Come and explore paper to the outer limits! We will recycle, reuse, and renew You might need special glasses at the movies, but at ArtHaus you can see in paper in its various forms as we learn the art of papermaking, paper sculp- 3-D everyday! Join us as we explore the third dimension by creating sculptures ture, collage, murals, printmaking, and even create wearable accessories. At using a variety of materials including, clay, paper, paper mache, and found The Clay Studio we will explore creating designs in clay that can be printed on objects! We will find inspiration in contemporary artists and then showcase all paper, as well as vessels to hold your personal art materials at home! we have learned and created in a gallery show at the end of the week.

YOUTH VISUAL ART CLASSES

CLASSES FOR TINY MASTERS AGES 22 months-4 years

PARENT/CHILD ARTSTUDIO CLAY-PLAY FOR TINYS AGE: 22 months-4 years AGE: 22 months-4 years DATE: February 2-March 16 (6 weeks, no class Feb. 16) DATE: April 6-May 11 (6 weeks) TIME: Saturdays 11-noon TIME: Saturdays 10-11am INSTRUCTOR: Rachelle Branum INSTRUCTOR: Kyra Bellrichard & Rachelle Branum COST: $60 +$25 materials per child/caregiver duo COST: $60 + $25 materials per child/caregiver duo LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio LOCATION: The Clay Studio

“Every child is an artist...the ques- Enjoy your toddler tion is how to remain one as an while making mud adult.” - Pablo Picasso. In this par- pies together! Par- ent/child class you will experience ents and kids alike side by side new ways to play to- will enjoy this class gether, create together, and learn as you explore the from each other! We will look at properties of clay the work of numerous artists as together in an in- inspiration during our time in structor-facilitated the studio, allowing you to brush clay-play class. Find up on your modern art history, out if your child is while both you and your child gain a budding sculptor confidence using various art materials such as watercolor, paper mache, while you create something of your own at The Clay Studio. clay, and more. (note: make-up snow day is March 23) (note: make-up snow day is May 18)

youth classes youth MODERN ART FOR MINI-MASTERS: A CLAY CULTURES FOR MINI-MASTERS PLAYDATE WITH 10 GREAT ARTISTS AGE: 4-5 (Preschool-Kindergarten) AGE: 4-5 (Preschool and Kindergarten) DATE: March 18-May 6 (7 weeks, no class April 1) DATE: January 21-March 11 (7 weeks, no class Feb. 18) TIME: Mondays 3:15-4:45pm TIME: Mondays 3:15-4:45 INSTRUCTOR: Rachelle Branum INSTRUCTOR: Rachelle Branum COST: $75 + $30 materials COST: $75 + $25 materials LOCATION: The Clay Studio LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio Join us for a trip around the world as we pass through seven continents Through books, art images, games, in seven weeks trying to answer the and hands-on experiences your big question, “Why do people make child will make friends with ten art?” During our time together we great artists and their masterpieces will explore the properties of clay from around the world. Inspired through a series of fun projects by the lives and art of Van Gogh, bringing to life stories from cul- Monet, O’Keeffe, Seurat, Pol- tures around the globe. The last lock, Picasso, and more, they will week of class we invite you to see understand how each artist’s work our exhibit inspired by a world of is unique...including their own! art. Prepare your child to get messy Exploring a variety of media including paint, pastels, printmaking, and and have a great time! New and returning clay students are welcome. sculpture, students will gain confidence in their own artmaking abili- (note: make-up snow day is May 13) ties. We will end our session by inviting you to visit an “art museum” of our own creation! (note: make-up snow day is Feb. 18)

VISUAL ART CLASSES FOR LITTLE MASTERS AGES 6-8 (1st-2nd grade)

ONCE UPON A TIME: TELL A TALE IN CLAY CULTURES FOR LITTLE MIXED-MEDIA MASTERS AGE: 6-8 (1st-2nd grade) AGE: 6-8 (1st-2nd grade) DATE: January 15-March 5 (8 weeks) DATE: March 19-May 7 (8 weeks) TIME: Tuesdays 3:30-5:15pm TIME: Tuesdays 3:30-5:15pm INSTRUCTOR: Zoe Klosterboer INSTRUCTOR: Kyra Bellrichard COST: $90 +$25 materials COST: $90 + $35 materials LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio LOCATION: The Clay Studio Everyone has a story to tell. In this class we take storytelling to Join us for a trip around the outer limits through a variety the globe as we pass through of mixed media art projects seven continents in eight including printmaking, collage, weeks trying to answer the drawing and painting. Through big question, “Why do flipbooks, comic strips, and large people make art?” During scale artworks, we will tell our own our time together we will tales while seeking inspiration explore the properties of from narrative works created by contemporary artists along the way. We clay through series of fun finish our class with a gallery show for family and friends! projects bringing to life stories from cultures around the globe. The last (note: make-up snow day is March 12) week of class we invite you to see our exhibit inspired by a world of art! Prepare your child to get messy and have a great time! New and returning clay students are welcome. (note: make-up snow day is May 14.)

WALKING SCHOOL BUS An ArtHaus instructor will lead a walking school bus from John Cline Elementary and Northeast Iowa Montessori School for students age 4-8 enrolled in afterschool classes, Monday through Thursday. Please let us know when registering if your child would like a place on the bus! 8 youthclasses VISUAL ART CLASSES FOR AGES 9-12

CHIP, MOLD, CARVE, CONSTRUCT: EXPLORE A STORY: ADVENTURES IN SCULPTURE EXPLORATION MIXED MEDIA AGE: 9-12 (3rd-6th grade) AGE: 9-12 (3rd-6th grade) DATE: January 17-March 7 (8 weeks) DATE: March 21 -May 9 (8 weeks) TIME: Thursdays 3:30-5:15pm TIME: Thursdays 3:30-5:15pm INSTRUCTOR: Rachelle Branum INSTRUCTOR: Zoe Klosterboer COST: $90 + $35 materials COST: $90 + $25 materials LOCATION: The Clay Studio LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio

Step aside, Rodin and Michelangelo! Our students’ original sculpture is Explore the art of storytelling through a variety of materials and display sure to catch the eye of museum curators everywhere! During this class, methods. Develop your personal style in printmaking, collage, drawing, students will learn to use both traditional materials such as clay and and photography. Finding inspiration from contemporary artists, we will wood, and contemporary materials like found objects, while learning discuss character development, how to create a scene and plan a story. to sculpt and carve, twist and construct. Influential sculptors of the past From comic strips to flip books, photos to murals we will learn a range of and present will inspire us as we harness our own creativity into three- display techniques culminating in an exhibition for parents and friends. dimensional forms culminating with a gallery show for all to view. (note: (note: make-up snow day is May 16) make-up snow day is March 14)

VISUAL ART CLASSES FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 13-16 (7-10th grades)

THE ART OF DRAWING COMICS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AGE: 13-16 AGE: 12-16 DATE: February 4-March 18 (7 weeks) DATE: April 30, May 7 & 14 (3 weeks) TIME: Mondays 6-8pm TIME: Tuesdays 5:30-8pm INSTRUCTOR: Dan Bruins INSTRUCTOR: Julie Strom COST: $80 + $25 materials fee COST: $50+$15 materials fee LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio & various locations out in the field

This class is open to past comic drawing students and new students alike. Tired of snapping photos with your finger in the frame? This course will Whether you’re a fan of Spiderman or prefer Japanese Manga, you’ll walk you through the basic controls on your camera and help you under- appreciate learning how to tell a story through the art of the comic book. stand how to use them more effectively. Whether you have a Digital SLR Create illustrated stories that may make you the next great graphic novel- or a point and shoot camera, photographer and instructor, Julie Strom, ist! (note: make-up snow day is March 25) will teach you to compose and capture the image you want. All skill levels welcome. Please bring a digital camera.

youth classes youth SKAPE SAMMEN: CREATIVE DANCE AND XYLOPHONE ENSEMBLE AGE: 9-12 (3rd-6th grade) BALLET AND TAP DATE: January 21-May 13 AGE: 5-6 (Kindergarten) (15 weeks, no class Feb. 18, April 1); performance May 13 @ 6pm DATE: January 12-March 16 (9 weeks; no class Feb 16) TIME: Mondays 3:30-4:45pm TIME: Saturdays 9-9:45am INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Ellingsen INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Walter COST: $100 (payment plan and scholarships available) COST: $90 LOCATION: Carrie Lee Elementary LOCATION: ArtHaus In partnership with Decorah Community Schools Practice coordination, rhythm, Skape Sammen is a balance, and flexibility through year-long opportunity fun music, dances, and games. for students to create Learn basic ballet positions, ballet together! (If you terminology, and tap steps. New and enrolled in the fall, returning students welcome! Wear any no need to enroll color leotard and pink tights. Boys again.) Students in the wear black shorts or sweatpants and fall session worked to white t-shirt. Will need ballet and tap build skills in creative shoes. If you would like to order shoes dance and xylophone through the instructor, please email -- and they’re ready to [email protected]. welcome new friends (note: make-up snow day is March 23) to join the fun! Games designed to build movement vocabulary, individual and group choreography projects, xylophone study and practice, and the creation of original compositions will culminate in a spring performance. Inspired by the work of composer Carl Orff and educator Gunild Keetman. BEGINNING TAP AGE: 7-9 (1st-3rd grade) DATE: January 7-March 25 10 weeks; no class Jan. 14 or Feb. 18) PRE-SCHOOL BALLET AND TAP TIME: Mondays 3:30-4:15pm AGE: 3-4 INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Walter DATE: January 12-March 16 (9 weeks; no class Feb 16) COST: $90 TIME: Saturdays 10-10:45am LOCATION: ArtHaus INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Walter COST: $90 Learn coordination and musicality LOCATION: ArtHaus through Broadway and rhythm style tap dance! Fundamental tap steps are taught Practice coordination, through combinations rhythm, balance, and and improvisational flexibility through fun games. New and returning music, dances, and students welcome! Wear games. Learn basic black jazz or yoga pants, a ballet positions, ballet leotard or tank top, and terminology, and tap tap shoes. If you would like steps. New and returning to order shoes through the students welcome! Wear instructor, please email any color leotard and [email protected]. pink tights. Boys wear (note: February 18 may be black shorts or sweatpants and white t-shirt. Will need ballet and tap used as a make-up snow day) shoes. If you would like to order shoes through the instructor, email [email protected]. (note: make-up snow day is March 23)

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YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES (continued)

BEGINNING BALLET EUROPEAN FOLK DANCE AGE: 7-9 (1st-3rd grade) AGE: 12 and up DATE: January 12-March 16 (9 weeks; no class Feb. 16) DATE: February 28-April 18 (8 weeks) TIME: Saturdays 11am-noon TIME: Thursdays 6-7:15pm INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Walter INSTRUCTOR: Pine Wilson COST: $90 COST: $70 LOCATION: LOCATION: ArtHaus ArtHaus What a great way to move your body and warm up on a winter’s night! Pine Wilson will lead you on a tour of the traditional folk dances of Learn proper placement Eastern Europe, Greece, Israel, and France. Easy and fun for beginners and ballet terminology and returning students alike -- no partners needed! Age 12 through while practicing flexibility, adult welcome! (note: make-up snow day is April 25) balance, grace, and strength! The class incorporates classical music and movement. New MOVIN’ AND GROOVIN’ and returning students AGE: 22 months-4 years, with an adult welcome. Wear a black DATE: April 6-May 11 (6 weeks) leotard, pink tights, a ballet skirt or dance shorts, and ballet shoes. Boys wear black shorts or sweatpants, white tshirt, and ballet shoes. (note: TIME: Saturdays 10-10:45am make-up snow day is March 23) INSTRUCTOR: Kindra Windish COST: $60 (per adult/child duo) TAP I LOCATION: ArtHaus AGE: 9 and up Take a moment with your little one to explore how to spin, stretch, soar, DATE: January 9-March 13 (10 weeks) roll, and dance together! We’ll discover what our amazing bodies can do TIME: Wednesdays 3:30-4:15pm through space, and foster spatial awareness while moving with others. INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Walter Come barefoot, ready to move and groove! COST: $90 LOCATION: ArtHaus CREATIVE MOVEMENT Learn coordination and musicality AGE: 4-5 (Pre-school and Kindergarten) through Broadway and rhythm style DATE: April 6-May 11 (6 weeks) tap dance! Fundamental tap steps TIME: Saturdays 9-9:45 am are taught through combinations and improvisational games. New and INSTRUCTOR: Kindra Windish returning students welcome! Wear black COST: $60 jazz or yoga pants, a leotard or tank top, LOCATION: ArtHaus and tap shoes. If you would like to order shoes through the instructor, please Rolling, diving, spinning and stillness... come explore these ideas and email [email protected]. more! In this energetic class we will discover how our bodies move (note: make-snow day is March 20) through space and with others. We will even uncover a secret language of dance. In this class you will be dancers and dance-makers! Come BALLET I barefoot and in comfy clothes, ready to move. AGE: 10 and up DATE: January 9-March 13 (10 weeks) TIME: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Walter COST: $90 LOCATION: ArtHaus

Learn or continue your study of ballet terminology and technique through dance combinations at the barre and center. Instruction will be tailored to students’ individual level of experience. New and returning students welcome! Wear a black leotard, pink tights, a ballet skirt or dance shorts, and ballet shoes. Boys wear black shorts or sweatpants, white tshirt, and ballet shoes. (note: make-up snow day is March 20)

CHOREOGRAPHY ORIGINAL THEATRE WORKSHOP AGE: 9-12 (3rd-6th grade) AGE: 13-18 (grades 7-12) DATE: April 6-May 11 (6 weeks) DATE: March 13-May 8 (9 weeks) TIME: Saturdays 11am-noon TIME: Wednesdays 6-8pm INSTRUCTOR: Kindra Windish INSTRUCTOR: Lindsey Harman COST: $60 COST: $110 LOCATION: ArtHaus LOCATION: ArtHaus

Do you love to dance? Do you ever make up dances in your living Join theatre professional Lindsey Harman in creating an evening of room? This class teaches you some basic ideas of dance composition original work for the stage! Learn about solo and group performance and performance. Everyone in the class will participate to create a art and what it takes to bring ideas to life on the stage. Acting games and dance, choose music, costumes, and more. We will even learn how to exercises will give you the tools you need for performance, then rehearse notate your dance on paper. This class culminates with a performance and perform your original work for an audience the last night of class. of the students’ original choreography! No previous dance experience necessary.

MY STORY/OUR STORY THEATRE AGE: 6-8 (1st and 2nd grade) DATE: March 27-May 8 (7 weeks) TIME: Wednesdays 3:30-5:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Lindsey Harman COST: $80 LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio

Have you ever wanted to become a character in your favorite story? Here’s your chance! Join Lindsey Harman and the cast of My Story/Our Story Theatre for afternoons of creating each other’s favorite tales. Each actor will have a chance to share their favorite story with the group. We’ll turn that story into a play to be performed the last fifteen minutes of that day’s class. We’ll have costumes and props on hand and learn improvisational and vocal performance skills to enhance our productions!

INSTRUCTORS

KYRA BELLRICHARD, INSTRUCTOR Kyra brings fifteen years of experience working with youth in the fields of visual art, theatre and outdoor education. From the white beaches of Hawaii to the green mountains of Vermont Kyra has been inspired by the environments she has lived in and the people she has met. Outside of ArtHaus, you will find Kyra creating at The Clay Studio, enjoying good company or being entertained by her nieces. Kyra also directed Decorah’s Oneota Film Festival and is a Continuing Education Program Manager at Northeast Iowa Community College.

RACHELLE REIS BRANUM, INSTRUCTOR Rachelle Branum has been a key ArtHaus instructor since the beginning, and is now the owner of The Clay Studio on Washington Street. An artist/educator with a degree in Art Education from the University of Northern Iowa, Rachelle has experience teaching art in public schools and art centers, and as an artist- in-residence. She worked in museum education as a docent at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and is the former Assistant Curator of Education at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska. When Rachelle isn’t teaching, she is making her own work through Wise Owl Designs and Simple Joys Studios.

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DAN BRUINS, INSTRUCTOR Daniel Bruins began making comics about giant robots in school notebooks back in sixth grade. Now he is pursuing a career in visual communication, which includes comics, illustration, graphic design, and animation. Dan attended the Perpich Arts High School and studied in the 2009 Minneapolis College of Art and Design Summer Expressions Session for animation. Dan, currently studying at Luther College, runs the digital art lab in the Luther Art Department and is involved in graphic narrative work with the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa.

ANNA CRENSHAW, INSTRUCTOR Anna has been an American Sign Language enthusiast for the past seven years. While attending MacMurray College, where she earned her Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education degree, she lived and worked at the Illinois School for the Deaf to build her sign skills on a daily basis. She has completed teaching assignments at the Phoenix Day School for the Deaf and the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, and now works full time for the Decorah School District as the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Educator.

SUZANNE ERNST, INSTRUCTOR Suzanne Ernst taught flute and recorder on the music faculty of Luther College from 2001-2011. She taught and performed on recorder in the Luther College Early Music Ensemble and is a founding member of Dames’ Rocket Recorder Quartet which began in 2005. She is a charter member of Quintessence Woodwind Quintet which is now in its 14th year, and taught flute and woodwinds in the Decorah Public Schools from 1994-2002. Suzanne maintains an active private flute/recorder studio and has taught flute for over 25 years.

SARAH FRYDENLUND, INSTRUCTOR After finishing her degree at Luther College, Sarah completed an MFA in Canterbury, England and ran Cheltenham School of Fine Art and Crescent Artists’ Network where she organized community projects, exhibitions, and taught courses for children and adults in drawing, painting, and sculpture. When creating her own work, Sarah experiments with diverse techniques and materials to create mixed media sculpture and drawings. She is excited to be supporting Decorah’s creative community through ArtHaus and The Clay Studio.

LINDSEY HARMAN, INSTRUCTOR Lindsey Harman holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from Arizona State University and spends her creative time teaching theatre, voice, and childbirth education regionally. Lindsey spends most of her time with her husband Andrew and their greatest gifts and creations, Ezra & Shepard.

ZOE KLOSTERBOER, INSTRUCTOR Zoë Klosterboer, a Decorah native, graduated from St. Olaf College in May, 2011 with a BA in Studio Art. Following graduation, Zoë stayed at St. Olaf for a fifth year to work as an Art Apprentice, mentoring students and developing her own artwork. Zoë’s teaching experience includes a stint as Village Potter at Holden Village, and most recently as an art instructor for kids and young adults at the Northfield Arts Guild.

LEA DONHOWE LOVELACE, DIRECTOR OF LITTLE MASTERS ART STUDIO, CO-DIRECTOR OF ARTHAUS A Decorah native and a Luther College graduate, Lea has worked in the field of Art Education for over a decade. She has worn various hats including that of a teaching artist working with diverse populations of varied ages; a program director for a not-for-profit community art school; the manager of teacher programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago; and an independent contractor/consultant, connecting audience members to museum exhibitions. Lea has her MA in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2007 she moved back to Decorah with her family, a mere two-block commute from ArtHaus which she co-founded with Kristen Underwood in 2008. In addition to her ArtHaus responsibilities, Lovelace serves as visiting faculty at Luther College teaching Art Education courses through the Department of Fine and Performing Arts.

MARTHA MONSON LOWE, INSTRUCTOR Martha Monson Lowe is a professional basket weaver whose work is influenced by a variety of life experiences, including living in Tripoli, Libya, North Africa as a teenager, her background in anthropology and archaeology, and by her husband George Lowe’s pottery vessels. She loves spending time at their Washington Cascades cabin, hiking and cross country skiing. Martha is a graduate of Luther College and returned to Decorah after 20 years by way of Kansas, Florida, and Washington.

BEN MOORE, INSTRUCTOR Ben attended Luther College majoring in Art and receiving his BA degree in 2002. Studying painting and drawing, with a secondary focus in printmaking, at the University of Iowa, Ben completing his MA degree in 2005 and his MFA in 2006. He also studied printmaking and drawing at the Scuola Internationale de Grafica in Venice, Italy. After teaching as faculty at the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College, Ben finds himself full-circle as an Assistant Professor of Art at Luther College teaching painting, drawing, and new media. His work has been exhibited at Arizona State University, Grain Belt Artist Collective in Minneapolis, the Foxtax Gallery Minneapolis, and various other institutions throughout the US.

ALYSSA RITTER, INSTRUCTOR Alyssa Ritter is a 2011 graduate of Luther College where she studied Art and Social Work. She loves integrating creative projects into her daily life and work, including photography and making artwork out of recycled and upcycled materials. For several years she served as the art director at summer camp for children in Ferryville, WI. In addition to teaching youth visual art classes, Alyssa heads the ArtHaus Art for a Cause workshop. Outside of ArtHaus, Alyssa can be found working in the Admission Department at Luther College and volunteering at The Clay Studio.

JULIE STROM HENDRICKSON, INSTRUCTOR A graduate of Luther College, Julie has taught photography courses at Luther for over a decade. She started exploring photography at a young age learning camera skills both from her mother, an art teacher, and the local 4-H program. When she was 16, Julie’s father built a darkroom in the basement of their home, further fueling her love for photography. Julie lives and works just outside of Decorah.

JIM TRIPP, INSTRUCTOR Jim has been teaching foreign language since graduating from Luther College in 2004. For the last few years, Jim has strayed from the traditional grammar study method of language learning, opting instead for an approach that seeks to immerse students in compelling, comprehensible languagethrough conversation and storytelling.

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KRISTEN UNDERWOOD, DIRECTOR OF UPSTART CROW THEATREWORKS, CO-DIRECTOR OF ARTHAUS Kristen Underwood has been a theatre professional for over twenty-five years. She earned her BFA from the University of Colorado/Boulder, and her MFA from San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theatre. As an actor and director, Kristen has been involved in over one hundred productions for professional theatre companies around the country, in addition to teaching theatre for CU/Boulder and Luther College, among others. After ten years as a managing Core Artist and Director of Education for the Commonweal Theatre Company, Kristen founded Upstart Crow Theatreworks in 2002 and ArtHaus with Lea Lovelace in 2008.

LAURIE WALTER, INSTRUCTOR Laurie’s love of dance started during her first ballet class at the age of nine. She began her own teaching experience at fourteen, organizing and teaching ballet and jazz classes in her hometown. Laurie graduated from Luther College with a BA in dance and has spent the last seven years studying, choreographing, and instructing dance in Austin, Texas. She is excited to be back in Decorah with her husband Jarrad, her daughter Kera, and her son Davis.

PINE WILSON, INSTRUCTOR Pine Wilson fell head-over-heels for Eastern European folk dancing in the early 1990’s, and has since traveled to festivals and workshops throughout the Midwest, from coast to coast, and to Bulgaria pursuing her passion. Pine has been teaching international dancing in the Decorah area, both privately and in schools, festivals, and celebrations, since 1992 and is an instrumentalist with the widely known Baltic band, Maritza.

KINDRA WINDISH Kindra Windish grew up dancing in her parent’s backyard. After graduating from the backyard and the University of Oregon, Kindra received her Masters in Dance and Dance Education from NYU. In New York and Los Angeles she has danced for Douglas Dunn, Holly Johnston, Christopher Williams, and Kriota Willberg. Kindra has taught dance in studios, private and public schools, colleges, community centers and summer intensives. Kindra, her trumpet blowin’ husband, and two sons moved to Decorah this fall.

ARTHAUS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In our fifth year of operation, ArtHaus is pleased to announce that we are in the process of applying for our own 501(c)3 status. After over 4 years of operating under the fiscal agency of the Driftless Art Collective (D. Art Co.) we thank them for their support and guidance during the early stages of our organization. We look forward to continued collaborations and are thrilled to announce the recently appointed members of the ArtHaus Board of Directors.

Carolyn Corbin, President Ben Moore, Vice President Maria Smith, Secretary Vicki Berland, Treasurer 15 other arthaus information

SCHOLARSHIPS Grants from The Depot Outlet, The McElroy Trust, and gifts from the many Friends of ArtHaus make it possible for us to offer scholarships to ArtHaus youth programs. Adults interested in scholarship opportunities may receive tuition assistance in exchange for volunteer hours! Please inquire upon registration.

GIFT CERTIFICATES Give the gift of creativity! Gift certificates to ArtHaus classes and workshops are available in any amount. Call or stop by to pick one up for someone you love.

EVENT RENTAL ArtHaus and the ArtHaus Studio make cozy settings for intimate concerts, private parties, and other arts-related gatherings. Call for more information.

BECOME A FRIEND OF ARTHAUS ArtHaus is made possible through the sponsorship of Driftless Art Collective (formerly known as Decorah Regional Art Council). All contributions in support of ArtHaus are tax deductible. Driftless Art Collective (D.ART Co.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Visit arthausdecorah.org to make a secure online donation through PayPal, or send your check to 508 West Water St., Decorah, IA 52101. Either way, you’ll receive a thank you letter for your tax deductible gift and the satisfaction of contributing to a vibrant and creative community!

REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY ArtHaus requires that you make partial or full payment to hold your spot at the time of registration. For visual art classes, camps or workshops the materials fee must be pre-paid as a deposit to hold your spot. If the class is cancelled due to low enrollment, participants will receive a full refund for any payments made. If participants choose to withdraw from the class or workshop due to scheduling conflicts or otherwise after the class has begun, a partial refund will be given for classes the student can no longer attend. However, the materials fee will not be refunded. If tuition assistance is needed please call or email ArtHaus. Register online at arthausdecorah.org

WEATHER RELATED CANCELLATIONS Wondering if an ArtHaus class or event is cancelled due to weather? Check www.kdecradio.com for weather related announcements.

ONLINE CALENDAR Want to see all these happenings on a calendar? Check out our google calendar on our website. The information is always current and up to date!

PHOTO CREDITS Parker Deen of Silvermoon Photography, Charlie Langton, and Sarah Frydenlund.

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