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MALT General Policies Mt. Airy Learning Tree neighbors teaching neighbors www.mtairylearningtree.org 215-843-6333 Fall 2019 Over 275 Courses for September, October, November and December Executive Director Program Director Contents Stephanie Bruneau Nima Koliwad Arts & Crafts 4 Technical Director Graphic Designer Computers & Technology 15 Nicki Toizer Annette Aloe Cooking & Foods 17 Mt. Airy Learning Tree Dance 22 Board of Governors Fitness & Exercise 26 Rene Vargas Susan Bash -President Susan Beetle Finance & Careers 31 Allyson Katzman Brian Foley -Vice President Caren Goldstein Family, Home & Garden 36 Bob Rossman Lynne Hernandez Kids & Teens 42 -Treasurer Celeste Lamb Lanina Cavicchio Patricia Robinson Mind, Body & Health 46 -Secretary Pauline Taylor Sports & Recreation 57 John Autin Jesse Wilson, II Talks & Walks 61 Advisory Board Words & Music 65 Barbara Bloom Bill Ewing Ads 72 Fran Johnston Class Directory 75 General Policies 77 Registration 79 MALT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Mt. Airy Learning Tree is to strengthen and enrich the diverse On the cover: community of Northwest Philadelphia Clockwise from top left: Senior Ballet by providing opportunities for individuals to (p. 25), Toddler Ballet (p. 45), Boxing come together in educational Fitness Action (p. 30), Wine Tasting and recreational activities. (p. 18) MALT Fall Open House Join us in the MALT office for an open house. We will have autumn- themed refreshments, demos of upcoming classes, and the opportunity to register for Fall courses in person. Meet other MALT students, teachers, staff, and board members. Bring any MALT- related thoughts, ideas, stories and feedback that you would like to share. We hope you can join us! Monday, Sept. 23, 5:00- 7:00 PM 6601 Greene Street, 19119 (the MALT office) ~ Stephanie, Nicki & Nima (the MALT staff team) 2 Fall 2019 215-843-6333 www.mtairylearningtree.org Join Mt. Airy Learning Tree & Woodmere Art Museum for Community Night Our Town: An evening lecture and discussion about Woodmere’s fall exhibition, Our Town: A Retrospective of Edith Neff Thursday, October 17, 6:30 PM TW15. Join the Mt. Airy Learning Tree and Woodmere’s director, William Valerio, in a lecture/ discussion about Our Town: A Retrospective of Edith Neff. A leading realist painter of her day, Edith Neff (1943–1995) explored questions of race, gender, and identity, probing the social and cultural fabric of Philadelphia. The city itself was central to her work: its public buildings, playgrounds, parks, pools, schools, and beaches were frequent settings. A facilitated community conversation will follow with Ebony DeBrest, a long term MALT instructor. Neff’s work touches on important social themes that are central to MALT’s mission — Neff’s subjects, like MALT teachers and students, are ordinary community members. Just like every MALT class, her scenes depict diverse neighbors in shared experiences, coming together through common interests and social relatedness. A wine and cheese reception will follow the discussion. Lecturer: William R. Valerio, Ph.D., The Patricia Van Burgh Allison Director and CEO, Woodmere Art Museum Location: Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118 $15 ($10 for Woodmere members) Woodmere members please call 215-247-0476 T’ai Chi and Art at Woodmere MB19. Enjoy t’ai chi on the grounds of the Woodmere Art Museum. Vicki will give a demonstration of the Cheng Man Ch’ing Short Form and teach some warm-up exercises that utilize the primary t’ai chi principles. No prior t’ai chi experience needed. After the workshop enjoy a free visit to the museum and explore their exhibits. Sunday, October 6, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118 $20 Instructor Vicki Mehl has studied T’ai Chi since 1995, has taught for ten years and enjoys sharing this accessible and life-changing exercise with others. Woodmere Art Museum: Telling the story of Philadelphia’s art and artists Register at www.mtairylearningtree.org mtairylearningtree mtairylearningtree 3 Arts & Crafts Drawing and Painting for Adults & Teens AC02. It’s never too late to learn realistic draw- ing and painting! Work from observation to make drawings or paintings of things you choose your- self, with as much guidance as you would like. Learn to use classical techniques of simplifying shapes and using light and shadow to create pic- tures that really look three-dimensional. Painters will use either acrylic paint or oil paint, which are both very forgiving materials that allow you Marcia helps students of all levels create art to make as many changes as you need to. Come enjoy the magic of realism! in an encouraging, friendly environment. Offered by the staff of Mindy Flexer Art School. For more info see www.mindyflexerart. com. Watercolor & Drawing A. Tu from 9:00 AM to 12 N AC01. Join in the fun of learning how to handle September 24 - October 15 materials and process in drawing and watercolor 4 sessions $108.00 in a supportive, friendly environment. Receive B. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM hands-on instruction in basic watercolor washes, September 25 - October 30 (no class 10/9) color mixing, line drawing and shading tech- 5 sessions $89.00 niques. We will begin to understand and apply C. Tu from 9:00 AM to 12 N good composition. We do a few projects together October 22 - November 12 with plenty of hands-on instruction. When you 4 sessions $108.00 are ready, you are facilitated in your own proj- D. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ects. November 6 - December 11 (no class 11/27) EASY ACCESS for parking and handicapped. 5 sessions Marcia Jones is a teaching artist who works Mindy Flexer Art School from her home studio in Mt. Airy. She paints in 5225 Greene St. $89.00 watercolor, acrylic and oils, and passionately $15 materials fee payable to the instructor if believes in sharing the regenerative power of art you want to use instructor’s paint and materi- to anyone who is interested! als. Additional dates and sessions available; contact the studio for more information. Sa from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM October 12 - November 16 6 sessions Allens Lane Art Center 601 W. Allens Lane $104.00 Supply kit available at Artists and Craftsman, in Chestnut Hill. Contact MALT office for Marcia’s number before purchasing. Mindy can help you bring out your inner artist. 4 Fall 2019 215-843-6333 www.mtairylearningtree.org Digital Cameras: SLRs AC05. Do you have a digital SLR but keep it on auto everything? Trying to get the most out of your camera but you don’t know what all the buttons do? Bring your camera and learn how to take more control over your photography. Gain some composition tips, too. Be sure to charge your battery before each class. Your camera must have the following letters on the top dial: P, M, A, & S or P, M, Av, & Tv. Nicki Toizer is the Technical Director at MALT. She has loved photography for more than 20 years and enjoys teaching others how to use their cameras. Create clay pottery and sculpt various other A. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM objects using hand building techniques. September 26 - October 10 3 sessions $64.00 B. M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Handbuilding with Clay October 14-28 AC03. Through a series of broadly defined proj- 3 sessions ects, gain skills and insights into working with MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $64.00 clay. Instructions are given as a group, and a Optional $20 materials fee for book and hand- supportive, companionable environment is fos- outs payable to the instructor. tered, but each student’s work is completely unique and independent. All tools, materials and equipment are provided. For all levels. Meri Adelman is an exhibiting artist and was The number of things a the Curator of Education at Woodmere Art Museum for 13 years. She has a BFA in painting digital camera can do is immense, “ and an MA in art history. See her work at www. “but Nicki selected the important meriadelman.com. essentials to help you get the most out M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM of your camera from the start. September 23 - November 11 8 sessions Six Senses Clay Studio 20 E. Mt. Airy Ave. $160.00 $75 materials fee payable to the instructor. Developing Your Photographer’s Eye Smarter Phone Photography AC06. Would you like to improve your digital AC04. Anyone can be a photographer with a photography? Practice different compositional smart phone! Want to be a better one? Learn techniques each week. We’ll review at least one some technological fundamentals, photographic image that worked and one that didn’t for each tips and develop a critical eye so you can take student every week. Familiarity with your camera AMAZING pictures, no matter what kind of cam- and how to change settings is required, although era you have. No photography experience or spe- we will do some review in class. All camera types cial equipment is necessary - just bring your welcome — please bring them to class each smart phone! week. Sarah Claxton has worked in the photo industry Nicki Toizer as a photo editor, agent and producer. She M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM worked for national magazines, corporations and November 4-18 non-profits and owned a business managing pho- tographers and assisting artists and companies in 3 sessions telling their own stories. Sarah now focuses on MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $59.00 her own artwork, and helping others with theirs. For the first class, bring in a flash drive or media card with: 1) One of your favorite pho- Th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM tos; 2) One or two images that didn’t work out November 7 - December 5 (no class 11/28) quite so well, all taken with the camera you 4 sessions plan to use in class.
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