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JUNE : AUGUST CLASSES • WORKSHOPS • EVENTS • EXHIBITS Stained Glass Panel PAGE 7 117 W. Front Street, Buchanan, MI 49107 / 269-697-4005 [email protected] / www.BuchananArtCenter.com facebook / instagram / twitter / #buckart

The mission of the Buchanan Art Center is to provide a place in our community dedicated to nurturing the arts by providing a quality educational program for all ages as well as gallery exhibits, sales opportunities, and a gift shop supportive of class offerings and local artists, thereby enabling the art center to creatively enlist the power of the arts in promoting positive social change.

Board of Directors & Staff Explore Learn Danielle Wilborn - Executive Director Darlene Clevenger - President Belong Visit Tony Sergio - Treasurer Teach Express Nana Maher - Secretary Janet Flahaven-Law Marie Remington Mary Ankrapp Meet our Sue Glossinger Valari Regan instructors Session Three 2019 Darlene Clevenger

Jen Munoz Nana Maher Nani Murphy Marie Remington

Kimberly DeNolf Cathy Tapia Sue Coultas Debbie Carew In the galleries 05/22/19-06/19/19 Reception Sunday, June 2nd 2-4pm

Buckteens Open House Saturday, June 8th 10-Noon Mary Newman Back Home Again

Mary’s Buchanan paintings began with an interesting photo of historic Pears Mill, and developed with a lot of encouragement from friends and family. Mike Slaski Recent Work

“The sculptures and drawings Rex Edwards were made fast to capture my Painted & Carved intention to be as expressive as possible reflecting South Bend artist Rex Edwards honors on the middle European the tradition of gourds as objects of utility Expressionists between and art. the wars and Abstract Expressoinists after WWII.”

Ruth Andrews Flash Fiction Flags Coming Up Ruth Andrews is known primarily for her large outdoor murals in Brad Bigford nearby Cassopolis and Dowagiac. Dr. Richard Beckermeyer She began her artistic career as Sandy Williams an experimental filmmaker. Sue Russel Dan Stormont

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June

- Sunday, June 2nd 2-4 pm - Gallery Reception (/) - Sunday, June 2nd 4-5 pm - Summer Concert Series (Sugg. Donation $5/10) - Saturday, June 8th 10 am - Noon - Buckteens Open House (/) - Thursday, June 13th 6:30-7:30 pm - One Buchanan Social Hour (/) - Saturday, June 22nd 12:00-4:00 pm - One Month at a Time (/)

July

- Thursday, July 4th - Sunday, July 7th - Closed for 4th of July - Sunday, July 14th 2-4 pm - Gallery Reception (/) - Sunday, July 14th 4-5 pm - Summer Concert Series (Sugg. Donation $5/10) - Thursday, July 18th 6:30-7:30 pm - Artist Talk: Dr. Beckermeyer (/) August

- Sat, Aug 10th 7 pm - Community Conversation Night / Nat’l Smores Day - Sunday, Aug 18th 2-4 pm - Gallery Reception (/) - Sunday, Aug 18th 4-5 pm - Summer Concert Series (Sugg. Donation $5/10)

Events are being added to our schedule throughout the year. Follow us on facebook and/ or sign up for our e-newsletter for all the latest information.

(/) - No ticket/ admission fee. Some activities may cost or items may be available for purchase. 117 W. Front St. South Bend, IN 49107 (269) 697-4005 www.buchananartcenter.com Summer Concert Series Suggested donations: $10, Students $5

Please join us immediately following the 2-4pm public gallery receptions in the months of June, July, & August to explore the connections between musical and visual art.

Bach and Blues Sunday June 2, 2019 @ 4pm Geena Kam, Piano; Jennet Ingle, Oboe

Afternoon with Sonatas Sunday July 14, 2019 @ 4pm The Bandar/ Kam Duo Geena Kam, Piano; Thomas Bandar, Viola

The Euclid Quartet Sunday August 18, 2019 @ 4pm Jameson Cooper, Violin; Brendan Shea, Violin; Luis Enrique Vargas, Viola; Jacqueline Choi, Cello

Special thanks to our sponsor: Shop for gifts and locally made art!

Did you know that all of the artists represented in the BAC Gift Shop are members?

They are also all located within 50 miles of the Buchanan Art Center.

Many of the gift shop artists are instructors here and teach a variety of mediums for various ages.

New items are added weekly with seasonal items rotated throughout the year.

Items are available in all price ranges, mediums, and styles. There is something for everyone.

Current BAC members receive 10% off of their gift shop purchases every day!

Artists featured: Neil Benham, Ruth Slater, Elizabeth RR Pilley, Vickie Cook, Cynthia Jackson, Lea Goldman, Thomas Fehlner, Martha Bronson-Banks, Marie Hodge, Sue Griffin, Sue Coultas, Cathy Tapia, and more! HOW OFTEN ARE CLASSES OFFERED? Classes FAQ There are four sessions of classes each year. The line-up is different each session so let us know if you are looking for a particular class! Session One runs January to mid-March, Session Two Mid-March to May, Session Three June to August, and Session Four September to December. Schedules are released during the month prior. Pop up events may be added throughout the year. DOES THE BAC OFFER OPEN STUDIO? DO YOU ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS? Anyone in the community is welcome to the BAC during open hours to browse our art library, sketch, or paint in our sculpture Yes! We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. garden, galleries, or classroom (if not in use by a class or BAC Gift cards and e-gift certificates are available. project - please check with the desk.) Mediums that require equipment or extensive setup are not allowed at this time. Students may not work in the pottery studio without HOW DO I REGISTER? an instructor or facilitator present.

You may register for classes in person, online or over the phone. Mailing registrations is highly discouraged as the WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS AWFUL? class may be filled by the time it gets to us. Payment must be made to secure registration. New for Session Three 2019 If Buchanan area schools close for weather or road ONLINE REGISTRATION is available through our website conditions the BAC will close as well. We will announce any www.buchananartcenter.com such closures on our facebook page as well as calling students registered for any class that day. It is important to include the best phone number to contact you on your registration forms. Putting our phone number in your DO I HAVE TO FILL OUT A contacts list is a help as well. 269-697-4005. It is a good idea REGISTRATION FORM EACH TIME? to call ahead and we ask that you use your best judgement when deciding to come to class in bad weather. Yes. A form is currently required for each registration. Not only do these forms help us contact you in case of emergency, they also help us know what classes are WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY? popular and who our students are. They also contain liability and photo release information. Sometimes, we must cancel a class due to instructor illness, weather or other emergency. Every effort will be made to reschedule, however, if that is not feasible the registration fee may be applied to another class in that Session. Generally, refunds are not available CAN I OBSERVE A CLASS? on class registrations except in cases of emergency. In some cases the registration fee may be applied to a different class. A minimum Occasionally observing a class is possible with prior per- number of students will be required to register for a class in order for mission of the instructor. Please talk to our director if you it to run. This number will be specified in each listing. would like to observe. Guardians are welcome to stay at the art center during their childrens’ class, however, we kindly ask they avoid distracting students during instruction. The green chairs throughout the building are awfully com- Day class is held Class Fee fortable, the library provides great work space, and did I mention we have wifi? Some classes build in opportunities for parents to see in progress projects or include guardian involvement. Sunday $24

Nov 1st, 5th 2:00pm-4:00pm

Class dates Class times Claymates Minis

Instructed by Jen Munoz, BA Youth Classes Suggested for Ages 3-7 Registration required 2 days prior to first class All materials included Min 3: Max 6 students

A little too young for Claymates? We’ve got the thing just for you. Claymates Minis runs the same schedule as Clay- Eric Carle Birthday Party mates to allow smaller siblings the chance to experience the fun and expressive nature of clay. Air dry clay allows Instructed by Jen Munoz, BA little hands to learn shaping techniques and build hand Registration required 2 days prior strength and fine motor control in preparation for the clay Suggested for Ages 3-12 studio. Students will choose what they make and how they All materials included would like to finish their projects. Min 3: Max 12 students Mondays $75 Celebrate Eric Carle’s Birthday! Create your own works of art inspired by Carle’s distinct collage style as seen in June 24 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 “The Hungry Hungry Caterpillar.” Parental Involvement Recommended.

Sunday $15 Claymates June 23rd 11:00 AM - Noon Instructed by Cathy Tapia, M. Ed. Suggested for Ages 7-14 Registration required 2 days prior to first class. Foundations of Drawing All materials included. Min 3: Max 10 students Instructed by Kimberly DeNolf Suggested for Ages 10-15 This class introduces the basics of working with clay. Pinch, Registration required 2 days prior to first class coil, and slab or hand-build projects. Try the potter’s wheel Most supplies included. Students should bring a sketch/ and learn how to decorate and glaze pottery. Experienced drawing book no smaller than 9x12. students can pursue their own projects under the guidance Min 3: Max 8 students of the instructor. General motor skills and hand/eye coordi- nation recommended for this class. Sharpen your pencil skills with this class exploring the foundations of drawing. Work with value, perspective, line, Mondays $80 texture, and shape. Emphasis will be on observational skills June 24 and process. 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Tuesdays $80 July 23, 30 1:00 - 3:00 PM August 6,20,27 Advanced Claymates

Instructed by Cathy Tapia, M. Ed. Suggested for Ages 8-17 Registration required 2 days prior to first class. All materials included. Min 3: Max 8 students

For students that have taken at least 2 sessions of Clay- mates or have experience with clay. Learn techniques of advanced hand-building and practice on the wheel to make functional pottery, like bowls, cups, and vases.

Mondays $80 June 24 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

6 Raku Fire Dragons Afternoon Clan

Instructed Debbie Carew & Marie Remington, Suggested for Ages 7-14 First day registration allowed All materials included Morning Clan Min 3: Max 10 students Instructed Debbie Carew & Marie Remington, On the first day students will study the history of dragons Suggested for Ages 7-14 and their meaning in different cultures, then create their First day registration allowed own original versions in clay. The second day they will All materials included apply glazes to their dragons, write them a biography and Min 3: Max 10 students prepare them for hibernation until the firing day. On the firing day they will watch their dragons go into the flames On the first day students will study the history of dragons in the kiln and magically emerge minutes later in beautiful and their meaning in different cultures, then create their new colors and breathing smoke. Parents are required to own original versions in clay. The second day they will accompany their child to supervise on the firing day and apply glazes to their dragons, write them a biography and are encouraged to purchase a pre-made piece to glaze and prepare them for hibernation until the firing day. On the fire themselves. The dragons will be ready in time for entry firing day they will watch their dragons go into the flames in the Berrien County Youth Fair. Bring your camera and a in the kiln and magically emerge minutes later in beautiful lawn chair the day of the firing. Raku Fire Dragon Master new colors and breathing smoke. Parents are required to T-shirts will be available, bring cash or check if you wish to accompany their child to supervise on the firing day and order one. are encouraged to purchase a pre-made piece to glaze and fire themselves. The dragons will be ready in time for entry Fridays $60 in the Berrien County Youth Fair. Bring your camera and a lawn chair the day of the firing. Raku Fire Dragon Master June 14, 28 10:00 AM - Noon T-shirts will be available, bring cash or check if you wish to July 20 8:00 AM - Noon order one.

Fridays $60 June 14, 28 10:00 AM - Noon July 20 8:00 AM - Noon

June 12th - Surrealistic Pillows July 24th - Everyone Likes Ice Cream Design gigantic paper pillows inspired by Hurry to draw or build ice cream sundaes your favorite surrealist; Salvador Dali, Joan before they melt! Gesture drawings, still Miro, Renee Magritte, Marcel Duchamp, lifes, paper sculptures… SUNDAES!!! Freda Kahlo, or perhaps you! SUNDAES!!! SUNDAES!!!

June 19th - Hot Fun in the Summertime July 31st - Popsicle Toes A celebration of summer festivals. Explore Larger Than Life Popsicles. Inspired by Pop how cultures all over the world welcome Artist Wayne Thiebaud. We’ll create giant longer days and shorter nights with 3-D popsicle art and banners. lanterns, hats, and paper boats. August 7th - Everyone Knows It’s Windy June 26th - Sidewalk Talk Adventures in Kite Making. Make simple Spend the day creating sidewalk paper kites that can actually fly and then masterpieces and positive messages on scale up your design to create a custom full the BAC walkway. If the weather isn’t nice to size kite just in time to fly. us, we’ll create large scale banners inside. August 21st - Bohemian Rhapsody July 10th - I Want Candy From large flower - patterned paper, to Recreate your favorite candy or candy bar portraits and flower pots - today is all about by drawing and sculpting with a variety of breaking the rules and making art in the materials. style of the Bohemians of the Arts and Crafts Movement. July 17th - The Apple of Your Eye Big Fruit Up Close. Let your favorite fruit August 28th - Dreaming of Japan inspire your creation. We’ll observe a variety Sample various Japanese art forms of fruits and zoom in on the details to create including origami, kirigami, gyotaku, and macro (close up) drawings. shibori. (paper folding, paper cutting, fish prints, and fabric dyeing).

Join us at the Buchanan Art Center for ART inspired by fun music, famous artists, and summer festivals! 8 Adults / Teens

Drawing from the Model Facilitated by Sue Coultas and Shirley Roti Roti Drop- in / registration not required Suggested for Ages 14+ See description for supply info Min 3: No Max Inkin’ & Drinkin’ Margaritaville

Open to anyone who is serious about improving their Instructed by Jen Munoz observation and technical skills. Spend a quiet evening Registration required 2 days prior working with others who share your interest in drawing in Must be 21+ a friendly, non-judgemental atmosphere. Clothed models of All materials included a variety of ages and body types will be provided for quick studies and prolonged poses. Participants should bring Min: 3: Max 10 students their own materials of choice, and a drawing board or sup- Create your own custom margarita glasses using alco- port if desired. This class is cash only and does not qualify hol inks. Receive four margarita glasses with registration. for the member discount. Additional glasses will be available for purchase for $1 each. Glasses will be sealed, making them hand washable. They Wednesdays $5 cash per session will be ready for pickup one week after class. June 5, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Fridays $30 August 7, 14, 21, 28 July 26 6:30 -9:30 PM

Stained Glass Panel Instructed by May Schultz-Reed Registration required 2 days prior to first class Suggested for Ages 16+ All materials included Min 3: Max 7 students

Create your own 6x9 decorative hanging panel while learning the basics of stained glass. Select your colors and layout, learn how to cut and grind the glass, properly apply copper tape, and solder your piece.

Saturdays $50 June 15, 22 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

9 Make & Mingle

Facilitated by Nana Maher & Darlene Clevenger Registration required 2 days prior to each session Suggested for Ages 18+ All materials included See BAC Facebook Make & Mingle Event Page for project Min 2: Max 12 students

Stop “pinning” and start making. This group meets month- ly, generally on the first Tuesday. Alternate dates may be scheduled due to civic or federal holidays. Projects and mediums are decided by group input. Participants are highly encouraged to share skills they have or mediums they would like to learn, having the group learn something entirely new together! Come take a peek Tuesday Free: Donations Welcome at the Hess Library! June 4 July 2 6:30 - 8:30 PM August 6 Did you know we have our own art library? We have more than 1000 books on photography, quilting, jewerly making, painting and almost any medium you could want! There are also museum or exhibit catalogs, reference books, and the Buchanan Art Center archive.

The library is open to the public anytime the Buchanan Art Center is open and features rotating exhibits through the year. Yarn Dyeing Instructed by Jen Munoz, BA Registration required 1 week prior Suggested for Ages 16+ Most materials included. See class description. Bring a sack lunch Min 5: Max 8 students

Each student will go home with at least 3 skeins of hand dyed cotton yarn. Students may bring an additional skein or two of their own yarn (cotton only). Methods of dyeing will include ice dye, “painting” and immersion. While yarns are soaking in their new colors take a break and enjoy lunch.

Saturday $45 June 29 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

10 pottery

Intro to Clay Studio June/July

Instructed by Nani Murphy, BA FREQUENTLY Registration required 2 days prior to the first class Suggested for Ages 16+ ASKED QUESTIONS See description and Clay FAQ for supply info Min 3: Max 8 students What if I have my own clay? For older teens and adults with little or no experience, who Sorry, no outside clay is allowed. Clay must be purchased want to explore working with clay. Each week create a new through BAC and is $25 for 25lbs. Some classes include the decorative or functional piece using basic clay techniques first 25 lbs of clay. Please read the class description of the starting with simple hand built pieces and moving on class you are interested in. to surface designs and glazing. Students will also learn studio etiquette, tool usage, and materials safety. 25 lbs of clay and a basic tool set are included. This class does not Can I use the Studio outside of include open studio time. class? Wednesdays $120 June 12, 19, 26 Enrollment in certain pottery classes at BAC comes with up 6:00 - 8:00 PM to 24 hours of supervised extra studio time. Students are July 10, 17 not allowed to work in the studio unsupervised, but may check on or pick up work. Information for extra studio time will be handed out on the first day of class.

Are tools provided? Intro to Clay Studio Introduction to Clay Studio classes include a basic pottery July/ August tool set. Replacement or additional sets are available for purchase through the BAC for $15. Instructed by Nani Murphy, BA Registration required 2 days prior to the first class What kind of kilns does BAC use? Suggested for ages 16+ See description and Clay FAQ for supply info The BAC has 4 electric kilns. Kilns are only to be loaded Min 3: Max 8 students by instructors or specifically authorized individuals. Commercial and outside glazes must be discussed with For older teens and adults with little or no experience, who instructors before application and use to avoid damage to want to explore working with clay. Each week create a new the kilns and to other student’s work. The pottery studio decorative or functional piece using basic clay techniques also has outdoor Raku kilns and reduction bins - keep an starting with simple hand built pieces and moving on eye on the schedule for Raku firing days. to surface designs and glazing. Students will also learn studio etiquette, tool usage, and materials safety. 25 lbs of clay and a basic tool set are included. This class does not What is Extra Clay Studio? include extra clay studio time.

Extra Clay Studio is available to students who are currently Wednesdays $120 enrolled in and regularly attending qualifying pottery July 24, 31 classes. Information and terms for extra clay studio use 6:00 - 8:00 PM August 7, 21, 28 will be handed out and discussed in the first class of each pottery session. 11 Beginning - Advanced Pottery Tuesday Afternoon Instructed by Marie Remington, MFA & Nana Maher, BFA Registration required 2 days prior to first class Suggested for ages 16+ See class description and Clay FAQ for supply/ cost info Maximum 8 students

For hand building and wheel students of all levels of experience. Learn imaginative hand building techniques and how to throw on the potter’s wheel or challenge your existing skills. Work may be functional or non-functional. We will Advanced Pottery explore the unique properties of clay, the aesthetics of form, handles, lids, spouts, decorating techniques, and methods Instructed by Cathy Tapia, M. Ed of glaze application. Bring an apron and a change of shoes. Registration required 2 days prior A project notebook and 25 lbs of clay provided. This class Maximum 8 students includes up to 24 hours of supervised extra clay studio Permission of instructor needed to enroll access with schedule to be distributed to students. For advanced clay students who want to work on their Tuesdays $215 own projects with minimal instruction. Some advanced techniques will be modeled by instructor. Students will March 19, 26 peer critique to improve their work. Enrollment in this April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM class includes 24 hours of supervised extra clay studio May 7 time. Vouchers and schedules will be handed out during class.

Mondays $215 June 10, 17, 24 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM July 1, 8, 15, 22 Beginning - Advanced Pottery Thursday Afternoon

Instructed by Marie Remington, MFA & Nana Maher, BFA Registration required 2 days prior to first class Suggested for ages 16+ See class description and Clay FAQ for supply/ cost info Min 3: Max 8 students

Thursdays $215 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 11, 18, 25 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM August 1

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117 W. Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 M-F 10-5 Sat 10-2 269-697-4005 www.buchananartcenter.com