Education
The Richmond Art Museum sponsors a wide range of educational and outreach programs, including year round art classes, artists' workshops, the Annual Phantoscope High School Film Festival, and the popular children's exhibit Art Is… We have also developed a partnership with VSA of IndianaI to offer educational art programs for exceptional students in Wayne County.
Art Classes
The Richmond Art Museum offers a selection of art classes year round, starting with the Spring Sememster of 2009. If you have been looking for art classes, look no further. If you don't see something you are interested in this semester, check back and chances are that something next semester will catch your eye!
Taught by experienced local and regional artists and featuring a variety of styles and media, art classes are a great way to hone your artistic skills or try something completely new! Join the musuem as a member, and take the member rate on classes for a nice savings! Register early and ensure your spot today!
RAM ART CLASS SCHEDULE
Print and fill out your registration form and mail it or drop it by RAM!
Registration Form Financial Aid Application
Scholarships of up to $75 provided through the generosity of:
Tri Kappa of Richmond
NOTE: REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED 1 WEEK BEFORE THE START DATE OF THE CLASS IN WHICH YOU WISH TO ENROLL.
NOTE: ALL CLASSES MEET ONCE PER WEEK UNLESS OTHERWISE INFORMED BY THE TEACHER OR RAM ADMINISTRATION.
ENROLL NOW FOR:
Flex Hours: Open Studio Painting and Drawing Classes for Youth
Instructor: Bess Sturgis 1st Tuesday of each month 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Ages: 5 years old - 8th grade 3rd Wednesday of each month One or two hour sessions available
Session Dates for 2012:
Wednesday, January 18 Tuesday, June 5 Tuesday, November 6 (Final session for 2012)
Wednesday, June 20
Tuesday, February 7
Wednesday, February 15 Wednesday, July 18
Tuesday, March 6 Tuesday, August 7
Wednesday, March 21 Wednesday, August 15
Tuesday, April 3 Tuesday, September 4
Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, September 19
Tuesday, May 1 Tuesday, October 2
Wednseday, May 16 Wednesday, October 17
Instruction by appointment only. Call RAM to schedule an appointment.
RAM is introducing a great new program led by instructor Bess Sturgis which will allow you to schedule individual art instruction by appointment, eliminating schedule conflicts that would otherwise prevent you from being able to take art lessons! Call and make an appointment and come in to RAM with your request to learn drawing or painting from Bess! Your choice, your time, your art at RAM!
Fees:
$12 / Hour General Enrollment
$10 / Hour RAM Members
Flex Hours Materials List
Ceramics: Potter's Wheel
Thursdays, March 15 - April 19, 2012 (6 Weeks) 5 - 8 PM (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
Instructor: Clara Whitman Parrett
A pottery course for novice, intermediate or even the recreational ceramist, Clara Whitman Parrett will teach students all about what it takes to be successful when working with clay, including wedging, trimming, glazing and plenty of time spent throwing on the wheel! When asked about her work, Clara has developed her thoughts about clay and the relationship between it and the artist, and the role clay has played throughout human history. “Clay and our work with clay have such an immense and largely unspoken part of our human and geological history. These expressions and history engage me, evoke my curiosity, and draw me to explore.”
Supplies provided with class fee. Old/work clothing suggested.
Fees: $175 (= less than $30/ 3 hour session) / General Enrollment
$160/ RAM Members
This class is FULL. Please call to be placed on the waiting list or enroll in the May class.
Upcoming Ceramic Opportunities at RAM
All upcoming classes in ceramics will be based around the goal of providing knowlege about wheel-thrown pottery. Potters of various skill levels will be able to take full advantage of these classes. If any of these dates look like they will fit your schedule, call and inquire about registration.
September 6 - October 11, 2012
Painting: Style
Tuesdays, May 1 - May 29, 2012 (5 Weeks) 5:30 - 7:30 PM REGISTRATION OPEN
Instructor: Nancy Foureman
All Mediums Welcome!
Identification comes from developing a style. A professional painter has a distinctive look to their work. Come join us and learn how to use brush strokes, colors, subject matter, content, and personal design to develop your STYLE. This class is all about YOU.
Fees:
$145 General Enrollment
$135 RAM Members
Enroll NOW!
Drawing: Essentials
Tuesdays, May 1 - June 5 (6 Weeks) 5:30 - 7:30 PM
CANCELLED BUT WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE
Instructor: Pauline Ronald
A drawing class for beginner to intermediate skill level, this class will focus on the essentials of drawing and design. Special attention will be paid to topics like line, composition, values, and perspective. Any drawing medium can be used for this class. Join us and expand your knowledge and your drawing prowess or try drawing for the first time!
Fees:
$65 RAM Members
$75 General Enrollment
Ceramics: Wheel and Raku
Thursdays, May 3 - June 7 5 - 8 PM (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
Raku means "enjoyment", "comfort" or "ease." In this class, you will enjoy wheel thrown pottery techniques combined with the Raku firing method of low firing temperatures, and the removal of pieces from the kiln while still glowing hot! Instructor Brian Haviland shares his interest in traditional Japanese ceramics in this class! Yet another way RAM covers the many facets of the ceramic tradition.
Fees: $175 (= less than $30/ 3 hour session) / General Enrollment
$160/ RAM Members
Please request to be put on the waiting list!
2012 RAM Young Artists Camps
RAM offers excellent summer camps for young artists! Registration for our camps open March 5th.
Ages: Age 5 - 6th Grade
Week 1: June 25 - June 29, 2012
Week 2: July 30 - August 3, 2012
Instructor: Theresa Goss
Full Day Session: 9 AM - 3 PM
Half Day Session: 9 AM - 12 PM OR 12 PM - 3 PM
You may sign up for half day or full day sessions; please indicate your choice on the registration form.
Fees: (Weekly Rates for either full or half day sessions)
Full Day: $150 General Enrollment / $140 RAM Members
Half Day: $80 General Enrollment / $70 RAM Members
The Math: Fees in RAM camps are less than $25/day or less than $5/hour for quality art instruction in a safe setting.
PAST COURSES
For more information contact:
Lance Crow
Education Director
765-966-0256
lancec@rcs.k12.in.us
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