Kids’ Color (ages 8-15)
Instructor: Robin Secrest
Tues.’s: Feb. 5-12, Feb. 26 & Mar. 4
Time: 3:30-5:00
Cost: $20
In our rich world of color, this will be a fresh way to see our colors. What is it to work with a limited palette or complimentary colors? Each week a new approach to color with different materials, colored pencils, watercolors, acrylic paints and more. All new projects.

Drawing for Kids
Instructor: Robin Secrest
Tues.’s, Mar. 11-25, Apr. 1, 8 & 22
Time: 3:30-5:00
Cost: $30

Where can a pencil take you? Into many worlds of imagination. Materials, technique, imagination, creativity and familiarity—all subjects that will be explored. All new projects.

Painting for Kids
Instructor: Robin Secrest
Tuesdays: April 29 - June 3
Time: 3:30-5:00
Cost: $30
Students will experiment with different painting techniques, materials, and subject matter.

Adventures in Art
Instructor: Robin Secrest
Thursdays: July 3-10 & 24-31
Time: 10-12
Cost: $20
A variety of creative multi-media projects.

 Instructors:

Robin B. McCondichie-Secrest graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Art History and Studio Art from the University of New Hampshire and received her MFA in Painting from the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore. She has taught a variety of art classes to children and teens in her studio, student homes and art centers.

Matthew C. Robbins combines his love for the outdoors with his artistic talent to create true to life paintings. Matt has ranked among the top entries in Stamp Competitions and Wildlife Exhibitions. See his work at the Yates County Arts Center. Matt enjoys teaching art to children and young adults and conducts workshops in cartooning and painting music.

Helene Oldweiler graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA degree in Sociology from SUNY Buffalo. She attended the California College of Arts and Crafts where she took several art courses including pottery and sculpture. Helene conducted independent studies in psychology, counseling, and art therapy with the Goddard College in Plainfield, VT. Helene’s workshops emphasize the value of working with clay while connecting with our artistic creativity and self esteem.

Fran Bliek began her love of art as a child and attended classes at the Munson-William-Proctor Institute of Art in Utica. She received a BS degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Potsdam and has taught in NYS public schools. Fran has conducted children’s watercolor workshops at YCAC and Child and Family Resources. In 2003 she was visiting watercolor artist at PY Elementary School.

Katherine B. Gill received her BS Degree in Art Education from SUNY New Paltz and MS in Elementary Education from Elmira College. She has directed numerous high school and community theater productions, is a professional singer with “The Boogie Girls and Company ’E’” and a member of the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes and Penn Yan Chorus. Kathy served on the Board of Directors for the Lake Country Players, the Keuka Lake Players and the Rainbow Dane Arts Company in Elmira.

Barbara Havill has been a full time potter for decades. She and her husband Eric create both production items and individual art items at their studio south of Branchport.

To register for classes, contact The Gallery, 119 East Elm Street, Penn Yan, (315)536-0483.

"Some of the workshops at YCAC are supported in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, which is administered locally by Finger Lakes Arts Grants & Services."

Workshops for children, Summer 2004

Stamping Fun for All
Instructor: Jan Enos
3rd Monday of each month Feb.-Nov.
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Cost: Youth: $5/class
Adult: $5+$5 materials fee / class

Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating pop-up greeting cards, gift and

Beaded Jewelry (Teens & Adults)
Instructor: Joan Belles
Wednesday, December 5 6:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $15 M / $20 NM

Create a beaded piece of jewelry. Great to keep for yourself or for holiday gift giving.

Soapstone Carving (ages 10-Adult)
Instructor: Sandy Cline
Sat. & Sun., March 29 & 30
Time: 9:00-3:00
Cost: Youth $25 ; Adult $50M/ $60 NM

Students create an animal out of soapstone. Indicate animal when registering.

Stamping Fun for All
Instructor: Jan Enos
3rd Monday of each month Feb.-Nov.
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Cost: Youth: $5/class
Adult: $5+$5 materials fee / class
Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating pop-up greeting cards, gift and other usable items.

Memoir Writing Group
2nd & 4thWednesdays 7:00-8:30 pm
$1 donation to the Gallery

Beaded Jewelry (Teens & Adults)
Instructor: Joan Belles
Wednesday, December 5 6:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $15 M / $20 NM

Create a beaded piece of jewelry. Great to keep for yourself or for holiday gift giving.

Painting (All Mediums) - 6 sessions
Instructor: Dick Kane
Mondays: Feb. 4-Mar. 10
Time: 9:00-12:30
Cost: $105 M / $115 NM

Sharpen your skills while painting in your favorite medium. Lessons will cover painting techniques and focus on personal expression. Each class will begin with a painting demonstration by Dick Kane. Participants should bring their own original reference from which to paint.

Drawing I
Instructor: Robin Secrest
Tues’s, Mar. 11-Apr. 8 & Apr. 22
$60 M / $70 NM
Enjoy Drawing using different approaches that will build skills and enhance drawing pleasure. Experiment with drawing tools and media exploration of color and paint.

Pastel Painting
Instructor: Barbara Doyle
Wednesdays: April 2-May 7
Time: 9:00-12:00
Cost: $90 M / $100 NM

Create a painting utilizing the layering techniques of pastel painting. Students will learn to create depth, capture light and shadow, and color harmony in their piece. Class limit 8.

Oil Painting
Instructor: Robin Secrest
Tuesdays: Apr. 29 –June 17
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $80 M / $90 NM
Learn the layering techniques of oil painting capturing depth, light & shadow.

Basket Weaving: “Tote”
Instructor: Joan Belles
Saturday, May 3; 9:00-4:00
Cost: $30 M / $40 NM + materials
Create a “Tote” basket from natural materials and explore construction techniques & design.

Water Media I
Instructor: Char DiGennaro
Tuesdays: June 3-24
Time: 9:00-12:00
Cost: $60 / $70 NM
Learn some tricks and have fun experimenting with watercolor and/or liquid acrylics. All ability levels.

Wet-into-Wet Watercolor Workshop
Instructor: Ed Steinhilper
Saturday, June 7 from 9:00-3:00
Cost: $45 M; $55/ NM
A workshop for all levels of painters focusing on the wet-into-wet style with emphasis on composition and design.

Beginning Stained Glass
Instructor: Norma Rugg
Wednesday thru Saturday, June 11-14
W/T/F 6:30-9 pm & Sat. 9-4
Cost: $85 M / $95 NM + materials
Location: 94 Stocum Rd., Dundee
Learn copper foil method to create stained glass art at instructor’s glass studio. Map available.

Solarplate Printmaking Workshop
Instructor: Roger Hyndman
Monday-Wednesday: June 30-July 2
Time: 9:00-4:00
Cost: $90 M; $100 NM
Participants will enjoy making plates in the sun and developing them with ordinary tap water. No acids are used in this process.

Landscape Drawing
Instructor: Robin Secrest
Thursdays: July 3-10 & 24-31
Time: 1:00-3:00
Cost: $40 M / $50 NM
Discover landscape drawing using a variety of materials and techniques that build on previous skills. Weather permitting the classes will be out of doors. All levels of abilities.

Yates County Arts Center offers weekly art classes during the school year to provide opportunities for children to explore art in a variety of ways.
The cost for each class is $5 per day.
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