Saturday, February 4 -
Collograph Printing at MAC with Eddie Spaghetti Art, 11 am – 4 pm. $45 adults, $25 students 17 and younger.
The word Collograph comes from collage. Participants will make a large stamp from found materials such as cardboard, paper, glue, string, etc.
Sign up by emailing morkthedork@hotmail.com or by calling 814-322-6463.
Visit www.pbase.com/eddiespaghettiart to see pictures from past classes.
UPDATE: We are currently revising our Romantic Art Of Poetry workshops. As of now, the bookmaking workshop will take place as previously scheduled.
2012 is here and the Monongalia Arts Center invites you to the Romantic Art of Poetry. On Saturday, February 11, 1 – 4 pm, visual artist Barbara Beer will conduct a workshop on bookmaking. Just in time for Valentine’s Day!
So, for poets and the poet in you, you can share your poetry with that special someone in a lovely, handcrafted book. All levels of ability are welcome. The end result: You will see your poetry in print and be able to share it with a friend or loved one in a very personalized form.
Materials required:
At least 2 copies of your poems
pencils, markers or pens
scissors
rulers
liquid white or clear glue
any personal items you would like to add
To register for this day of fun and learning contact MAC at 304-292-3325 or info@monartscenter.com. Fee for workshop: MACmembers $35; nonmembers $40.
Open Life DrawingMonongalia Arts Center currently hosts a two-hour uninstructed weekly life drawing session with live model on Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Participants cannot be younger than 18 years of age. Easels are provided. Cost: $10. Walk-ins welcome, though we recommend calling ahead to confirm space availability. To register, call (304)292-3325.
Zumba at MACDon't leave work at 5 pm to just sit in traffic on Beechurst Avenue…Come to the Monongalia Arts Center to have fun and get in a good workout while avoiding Morgantown's rush hour traffic.
5:30 pm
Monday and Wednesday
Series of 10 prepaid lessons: $40.00.
Individual lessons: $5.00.
To register call (304) 292-3325.
Have a novel in mind? Want your poetry published? Want to make your writing more vivid for your blog readers? This workshop, taught by instructor Vincent Caruso, is for the beginner and intermediate. It will focus on the Image.
Image is the backdrop of the metaphor and the description behind the character. Participants will read selected works from the ages that employ images, in many ways, to make the writing more vivid and palpable. The reader wants to touch and see the images. In a very nonjudgmental way, different writing exercises will be completed to strengthen the images. Whether the image is contextual or simply isolated, participants will try out different methods to make what is written seen in the mind’s eye. Every effort will be made not to inhibit the style or feelings of participants, so fun may be had while improving skills. Attendees may bring their own work but it is not a prerequisite.
The Image workshop will be held on Saturday, October 22, 1 – 4 pm.
MAC members $27; nonmembers $30.
To register call MAC at 304-292-3325, or email info@monartscenter com
Vincent CarusoBorn in Wheeling, WV, Vince has followed his passion of writing around the country. He graduated from University of South Carolina Beaufort with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He wrote copy for a year, and then pursued and completed his Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from University of Miami. He has been published in Soul Fountain, Miscellany, and the online journal, Prick of the Spindle.
Sign up by emailing or calling
morkthedork@hotmail.com or 814-322 -6463
To see pictures from past classes, please visit: www.pbase.com/eddiespaghettiart
Saturday, January 7 – Drypoint engraving printing, 11am-4pm, $45
By using the drypoint printmaking method, scratched plexy glass will be used to create an image. To make a print, the scratched plate is inked all over and then the ink is wiped off the surface leaving only ink in the scratched lines. The plate is then put through a press together with a sheet of paper, making a print. This process can be repeated as many times to make several prints. Drypoint offers the ability to explore line quality and detail in drawing.
Saturday, January 21 – Gelatin Printing, 11am-4pm, $45 adults $25 students 17 and younger
Gelatin printmaking uses a pan of Knox Gelatin that is covered with water-based ink. This spontaneous printing process creates unique prints using leaves and other elements of nature. Each participant will be able to create unique works of art without having to draw.
Saturday, February 4 – Collograph Printing, 11am-4pm, $45 adults $25 students 17 and younger
The word Collograph comes from Collage. Participants will make a large stamp from found materials such as cardboard, paper, glue, string, etc. The first half of class will be spent assembling the stamp while the second will be dedicated to printing.
Voices Needed! Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 at the Monongalia Arts Center under the direction of Cyndi Bess.
The tuition is $35 per month, September-April.
Children ages 8 to 15 are invited to join by attending a placement audition on Saturday, August 20th.
Please contact Kathleen (304-241-4787, morgantownchildrenschoir@gmail.com) for details.
The Morgantown Children’s Choir mission: to provide a superior performing experience through the study of high quality choral literature and to help students develop a strong level of musicianship through instruction in vocal technique, music reading and expressive sensitivity.
Cyndi Bess is a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (MM) and Morningside College (BME) and from West Virginia University (DMA). She holds degrees in vocal performance, musical theatre, and music education. Most importantly, she has an amazing gift for teaching children and for passing on her singing expertise and passion for choral music.
——WITH EDDIE SPAGHETTI ART——
-Painting Painting & more Painting!
-Paper Mache Zoo Animals
July 18-31, 11:30-1:30
Class fee is $40 per student – all ages welcome
Contact Eddie at 814-322-6463 or morkthedork@hotmail.com
SPACE IS LIMITED SO EARLY REGISTRATION IS SUGGESTED
We regret to inform that the outdoor sketching class has been cancelled due to unexpected circumstances of the instructor.
The MAC hopes to reschedule the class in the Fall of this year.
We apologize for any inconveniences.
Learn the basics of songwriting and recording! All class participants will have hands-on experience in writing their own song in a small group and then have a hand in recording and mixing it. All participants will leave the class with a CD of their song.
Class instructor for the week is L.A. Songwriter/Recording Artist Scott Simons. Simons is a native West Virginian, and he has performed, written and recorded with major artists all over the country for the past 13 years. Simons has shared the stage with artists as diverse as 3 Doors Down, One Republic, Everclear, and Keane. Additionally, he has written with many major artists including Megan Joy (American Idol Finalist), Drake Bell (Drake & Josh), Gina Schock (Go-Go’s), Shoshana Bean (Wicked, Hairspray), Jeannette McCurdy (iCarly/Capitol Records), Jo De La Rosa (Real Housewives of Orange County). Scott also penned the title song to WVU’s national “Start Something” campaign.
The camp will take place at the MAC from June 13th – June 17th. Due to the growing interest in the class, there are now two session times available. Session one will meet from 9:00am-12:00pm. Session two will run from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Class sizes are limited to 12 campers. Please designate the time you would like on your application. NO PRIOR SONGWRITING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Class fees for the camp are $150. You can fill out the online application here. For more information contact Chris Russell @ 304.906.9336 or popshopwv@gmail.com!
