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Oglebay Institute's Class Catalog
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Visual Arts Classes
TITLE
AGES
BEGINS
FEE
DAY/TIME
DESCRIPTION
MARCH
Drawing in Color Adults Wed., Mar. 19 $75/$55
OI
Members
Wed.,
7-8:30
8 weeks
Take your drawing skills to the next level. Mediums covered are colored pencil, pastels, watercolor, etc..
Bev Beatty, instructor.
Knitting Adult Mon., Mar. 17 $75/$55
OI Members

Material fee varies and is payable to instructor
Mon.,
5:30-7:30pm
8 weeks
Includes all areas of knitting including knit & purl, entrelac, felting, and more. All skill levels welcome.
Bev Beatty, instructor.
Call for supply list.
NEW! PRIVATE ART LESSONS All ages, all skill levels Times arranged $80 for four one-hour sessions Times arranged with instructor.
4 weeks
Work one on one with the Stifel Center professionals to concentrate on the medium of your choice.
Instructors: Brad Johnson-Clay Hand building, Drawing, Painting.
Rick Morgan-Pottery, Clay Hand building, Drawing.
Jessica Starr-Drawing.
Drawing for Dummies Adult Wed., Mar. 19 $75/$55 OI Members plus $5 material fee to instructor Wed., 5:30-7pm
8 weeks
Ever feel shy about taking an art class? Then this class is for you! Enjoy a fun and creative class for the beginner in drawing.
Bev Beatty, instructor.
Beginning Oil Painting Adult Tues., Mar. 18 $80/$65 OI Members Tues., 6-8:30pm
8 weeks
Learn to paint with oils. Discover different techniques. You’ll be amazed at what you can do!
Greg Siegwart, instructor
Pottery with Rick Adults Wed., Mar. 19 $75/$60 OI Members
plus $20 material fee
Wed., 1-3pm
8 weeks
All skill levels welcome in this class where you’ll work with wet clay to bisque ware and glaze finishes.
Rick Morgan, instructor.
Oil Painting Adults Mon., Mar. 17 $80/$65 OI Members Mon., 6-8:30pm
8 weeks
Expand your knowledge of oil painting by exploring color, tone, etc. Grow in your technique.
Greg Siegwart, instructor.
Pottery for Adults 16 yrs.
to Adult
Mon., Mar. 17 $110/ $90 OI Members
Plus $20 material fee
Mon., 6-9pm
8 weeks
All skill levels are welcome to this class where students work with wet clay to bisque ware and glaze finishes.
Jennifer Van Camp, instructor.
Stained Glass Adults Thurs., Mar.20 $75/$60 OI Members
plus material fee paid to instructor based on use.
Thurs., 7-9pm
8 weeks
Learn glass cutting techniques while exploring the characteristics of glass. From beginner to advanced.
Howard Gamble, instructor.
Photo II Adults 16 yrs. and up Tues., Mar. 18 $75/$60 OI Members Tuesdays,
6-8pm
8 weeks
Expand your knowledge of photography by studying composition, presentation, and the artistic side of photo. Any type of camera is acceptable.
Phil MacFarland, instructor.
NEW! Photojournalism Adults 16 years and up Mon., Mar. 17 $75/$60 OI Members Mondays
6-8pm
8 weeks
Learn the skills used to create and tell stories using photography. These are the same methods used in newspapers and magazines.
Phil MacFarland, instructor.
Draw Like the Masters II 11
and up
Mon., Mar. 17 $75/ $60 OI Members Mon., 6:30-8:30pm
8 weeks
Further explore the art of gesture using several different techniques and materials. Supply list provided. Visit www.cecyrose.com for instructor portfolio.
Cecy Rose, instructor.
Furniture Refinishing Adults Thurs., Mar. 20 $75/ $60 OI Members
$8 material fee
paid to instructor
Thurs., 1:30-3:30pm
or
Thurs., 7-9pm
8 weeks
Bring a small item to remove or restore finish, repair loose parts and apply a new color and finish.
Phil Maxwell, Oglebay Institute Craft Specialist, instructor.
Woodcarving Adults 16 years and up Mon., Mar. 17 FREE Mon., 6:30-9pm
Year round
For beginners to expert. Learn the techniques of woodcarving & whittling at your own pace from experienced carvers.
Oglebay Woodcarvers Guild, instructors.
Beginning Watercolor Adults 16 years and up Mon., Mar. 17 $70/$55 OI Members Mondays
5-6:30pm
8 weeks
Learn the basics of watercolor painting by exploring color, mixing, design, and brushwork.
Donna McLaughlin, instructor.
Watercolor Painting Adults 16 years and up Mon., Mar. 17 $70/$55 OI Members Mondays
7-8:30pm
8 weeks
Advance your watercolor skills in this easy to follow course. For students who have some previous experience.
Donna McLaughlin, instructor.
Magic of the Wheel & Beyond 10-13 Wed., Mar. 19 $50/$40 OI Members plus $15 material fee Wed., 4-5pm
6 weeks
Learn how to form pottery on the wheel along with some hand building.
Rick Morgan, instructor.
NEW! Painting for Kids 10-13 Wed., Mar. 19 $45/$40 OI Members Wednesdays
4-5pm
6 weeks
Learn how to paint in acrylics using an easy to follow step-by-step method. Includes brush technique, composition, and color mixing. All materials provided!
Brad Johnson, instructor.
NEW! Clay Studio 8-13 Thurs., Mar. 20 $45/$40 OI Members
plus $15 material fee
Thurs., 4-5pm
6 weeks
Learn hand building techniques or work at your own pace on projects of your choice. Beginner to advanced are welcome.
Brad Johnson, instructor.
Picassos’ Intermediate 6-9 Tues., Mar. 18 $45/ $35 OI Members
plus $5 material fee paid to instructor
Tues., 4-5 pm
6 weeks
3-D paper sculpture, mixing color, texture and other aspects of art are covered in this fun course combined with art history.
Connie Humphrey, instructor.
Little Picasso’s 4-5 Tues., Mar. 18 $45/$35 OI Members
plus $5 material fee paid to instructor
Tues., 3-4pm
6 weeks
Experience the art of paper sculpture, mixing colors, using texture along with simple drawing. Also learn art history.
Connie Humphrey, instructor.
NEW! Easter Art Workshop 6-9 Sat., Mar. 22 $25/$20 OI Members Saturday,
Mar. 22
10:15am-12:15pm
Enjoy the fun of the Easter holiday by making your very own Easter eggs, basket, and more.
Jessica Starr, instructor.
NEW! Saturday Spring Workshop 4-6 Sat., Mar. 29 $23/$18 OI Members Saturday,
Mar. 29
10:15-11:45am
Learn about spring while creating fun art projects like windsocks, rainbows, and more!
Jessica Starr, instructor.
NEW! Toddler stART 1-4 Wed., Mar. 19 $45/$35 OI Members Wednesdays
10-10:45am
OR
12-12:45pm
7 weeks
Start your child’s creativity early! Help your child create simple projects. Children will learn the elements of art while exploring a variety of mediums. Jessica Starr, instructor.
Let’s Decorate Cake! 8-12 Tues., Mar. 18 $50/$40 OI Members
Plus $15 material fee
Tues., 4-5:30pm
6 weeks
Students will assemble and decorate a different cake each week to take home!
Ciara Patterson, instructor.
NEW! T-Shirt Graphic Design Workshop 7-12 Thurs., Mar. 20 $40/$30 OI Members
plus $12 material fee
Thurs., 4-5:30pm
3 weeks
Boys & girls are welcome in this exciting class where students design and create a custom T-shirt! Ciara Patterson, instructor.
APRIL
NEW! Saturday Art Workshop 7-9 Sat., April 5 $25/$20 OI Members Saturday,
April 5
10:15-12:15pm
Join us for Saturday morning cARToons! We’ll create art projects from some of your favorite cartoons. Jessica Starr, instructor.
NEW! Artist Trading Card Workshop 10-13 Sat., April 12 $25/$20 OI
Members
Saturday,
April 12
10:15-12:15pm
That’s right, like baseball cards, except it’s your very own artwork! We’ll create different themed art cards, some to keep, some to trade with others. A variety of mixed media will be used. Jessica Starr, instructor.