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Class Catalog
JANUARY–JUNE 2022
Help us protect our Volunteers and Visitors by wearing a mask if you
are not fully vaccinated. Thank you!
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mispillionarts
5 N. Walnut Street / Milford DE 19963 / (302) 430-7646
mispillionarts@gmail.com / www.mispillionarts.org & www.shopmispillionarts.org
OPEN: Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm
OPEN: January–April: Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm
May–October: Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday 9am–4pm
MISSION…To provide community-wide access to a quality visual arts 2022 Exhibits
program. All Opening are held from 5:30–7:00 pm (subject to change)
VISION…The Mispillion Art League is a beacon in the community by
fostering and promoting the visual arts through education, 19TH ANNUAL JUDGED SHOW
exhibits, and programs that encourage access to all. January 18–March 19 • Opening Friday, Jan. 21
VALUES…Our core value is fostering creativity in the visual arts. Artist choice of theme. There will be winning artwork in six categories: Fine Art;
• We support all skill levels and mediums. Drawing & Sketching; Acrylic & Oil; Other; Photography; and Watercolor.
• We champion diversity in participation by encouraging all to join in
LETTING IN THE LIGHT
making and appreciating art regardless of race, religion, gender, age,
March 22–May 28 • Opening Friday, March 25
national origin, or disability.
Winter is ending and Spring is beginning to show her face – so much green in
• We value and seek a diverse leadership of Board, committees, and
our state! It is an in-between time, which offers so many options to an artist.
volunteers.
Stop in to see our artists’ favorite things about this time of year.
• We treat everyone with respect and equity on all levels of planning,
governance, education, programs, and communication. STUDENT SHOW
• We embrace all art forms where visual arts can be enhanced. April 26–May 7
• We provide opportunities for artists to share their creativity with Be sure to come in and see what the students at Milford School District (K-12)
the community. are creating!
19TH ANNUAL JURIED SHOW
May 31–July 30 • Opening Friday, June 3
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP IS JULY 1-JUNE 30 Artist choice of theme. There will be winning artwork in six categories: Fine Art;
Become a member today! Members receive a discount on all classes, may Drawing & Sketching; Acrylic & Oil; Other; Photography; and Watercolor.
participate in Exhibits and the Gift Shop, receive the MAL Newsletter News You
Can Use, are invited to attend special members-only events, and get occasional
CLASSES
emails letting you know what we found so interesting we couldn’t wait to tell you!
Stop by the gallery or visit www.mispillionarts.org to join.
Our membership dues are as follows: Kids ages 5–13 (page 6) • Adults ages 14 and up (page 9)
Student. . . . . . . . . . $15 / $10* Our wonderful instructors are teachers, working artists, or both. Feel free to
*Dues are pro-rated for
Individual. . . . . . . . $40 / $25* NEW MEMBERS ONLY
bring lunch or snacks. We have a refrigerator and a microwave, as well as a
Joint (2) . . . . . . . . . $50 / $35* who join from January-May single-serve coffee maker. Or go to lunch with your new friends in
Family (3+). . . . . . . $65 / $45* downtown Milford. We also have menus for a number of restaurants in the
walkable/drivable area.
Financial aid is available to ALL participants!
Call 302-430-7646 or email mispillionarts@gmail.com REFUND POLICY: Tuition must accompany registration. A 50% refund will be issued
to students canceling fewer than 10 days before the start of a class. No refunds will be
made 48 hours or less before class start. Classes with low registrations may be canceled
Like to teach a class? within a week of class start date. If this occurs, a class credit or full refund will be
Contact Leslie LeVecque-Boothby at leslie.levecque@gmail.com arranged.
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Recurring Events Pottery on Your Schedule
OPEN SKETCH OPEN STUDIO TIME FOR MEMBERS
Open Sketch takes place the first Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:00 pm. Experienced potters may work during Open Studio time. You will be emailed a
This event is open to members and the public, beginner to advanced. There is no monthly schedule showing available dates and times. Some weekends will also
formal instruction but there are plenty of artists to interact with and ask be available when a monitor is present. We have four wheels available on a
questions. Gather your sketch supplies of choice and drop in! There is an $8 fee first-come basis and a slab roller. You
for the model. Follow us on Facebook and LIKE the Open Sketch Event for must be pre-approved for Open Studio
updates. (Under 18 must have parental permission for nude modeling sessions.) by Mimi Galligan, instructor.
Costs: $30 for 25lb. bag of clay which
includes glazing and firing, plus $3/hour
per person studio fee.
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
Select either wheel-throwing, hand-
building, or a combination of the two
methods. Lessons are six 90-minute
sessions and include instruction for
creating, bisque firing, glazing, and the glaze firing. Student must be at least 12
years old and be accompanied by a parent or guardian who needs to remain
during the lessons.
Costs: 6 lessons – $375 for Members • $410 for Non-members.
OPEN STUDIO – MEMBERS ONLY
Clay is $30 for a 25lb. bag. Only MAL clay and glazes can be used.
Feel free to come into the Art League during posted hours and create – paint,
Schedule: Pottery needs drying time and firing time, so the 6 sessions will be
write, sculpt, sketch! If there is a class in the Annex, you can work in the main
over several weeks. Student and instructor will decide the schedule.
gallery. Members will receive a calendar by email showing available days/hours
Supplies: You’ll need a covered pail or small bucket with a lid such as a 2-gallon
and rules for open studio. The schedule is also posted on our website under
pail. Hardware stores have such pails. You may use some MAL tools
Recurring Events. There is a small fee for anyone using the space – $3/hr. Please
necessary for throwing, footing or hand-building. The instructor can
bring your own supplies. Call the gallery with any questions.
recommend tools if you want to purchase your own. If you already
have some tools, bring them. We will use MAL studio glazes only.
Clothing: Clay is luscious mud. Consider a smock, apron, or just wear older
DROP-IN ACRYLIC CLASS
clothes. Driving home after class? Remember a towel or some
Explore painting using acrylics and a variety of subject matter such as fruits,
protection for your car seat.
flowers, objects, and other subjects as still life. Class is appropriate for beginner
to intermediate painters. See page 9 for more details.
The most important rules? Delight in working with clay, take pride in learning,
laugh, turn frustration into finding out even more about clay and the process of
making things, and enjoy your time and experiences!
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Kids ages 5-13
LET IT SNOW WITH COOKIE
Date/Time: January 22 • 11:00–12:00 pm
Ages: 5–13 • min 4/max 12 • Register by January 15
Cost: Member $30 • Non-Member $40
During the winter, especially after the holidays, every child is ready for snow.
Let’s get your child equipped with their own custom snowflake shirt! Cookie
has a cool snowflake stencil from Cricut® that she will cut out and then your
child can add their name on the shirt. Once we get our first sighting of snow,
have your child put on their custom shirt and send us a photo or tag us in a
social media post! Shirts are provided by Cookie.
OLDER KIDS CREATIVITY CLUB (4 WEEKS) WITH CHRISTA LIGHT
YOUNGER KIDS CREATIVITY CLUB (4 WEEKS) Date/Time: Tuesdays (see below) • 7:00–8:00 pm
WITH CHRISTA LIGHT Ages: 9–13 • min 4/max 12
Date/Time: Tuesdays (see below) • 5:30-6:30 pm Cost: Member $55 • Non-Member $65
Ages: 5–8 • min 4/max 12
Welcome to the Kids’ Creativity Club! We believe the discovery is just as
Cost: Member $55 • Non-Member $65
important as the finished project. Students are challenged to unleash their
Welcome to the Kids’ Creativity Club! unique point of view with various materials and methods—conventional and
We believe the discovery is just as unconventional. Each project will start with your plan and we’ll figure out
important as the finished project. how to make your idea work. If we can’t, you’ll learn what it takes to make
Students are challenged to unleash Plan B. All the while, we’ll be stretching your creativity to help develop better
their unique point of view with various problem-solving skills, confidence, and perseverance in your artistic talents!
materials and methods—conventional and
FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22 • Register by January 29
unconventional. Each project will start
APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26 • Register by March 29
with your plan and we’ll figure out how to make your idea work. If we can’t,
JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28 • Register by May 31
you’ll learn what it takes to make Plan B. All the while, we’ll be stretching
your creativity to help develop better problem-solving skills, confidence, and
perseverance in your artistic talents!
FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22 • Register by January 29
APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26 • Register by March 29
JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28 • Register by May 31
KIDS CLASSES 6 KIDS CLASSES KIDS CLASSES 7 KIDS CLASSES
Classes by Medium Teen/Adult ages 14+
Pottery Classes Stained Glass Classes
Don’t miss out on “cross over” classes in the Kids section!
p 11 Sip & Ceramics p 18 Beginner
Some classes cross both age categories.
p 13 Turning Pottery
p 19 Clay to Trays Jewelry Classes
p 21 Sip & Ceramics p 15 Make Mine Millefiori
DROP-IN ACRYLIC CLASS WITH KEITH WARREN
p 18 More Millefiori
Date/Time: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month • 1:30–3:30 pm
Acrylic/Oil Classes Ages: 14 and up • min 4/max 12
p 9 Drop-in Acrylics Fiber Classes Cost: Member $15/class • Non-Member $25/class • Pay at the door
p 10 Landscape Painting p 11 Hand-Painted Fabric
p 17 Painting Skills p 30 Intro to Painting on Silk Acrylic painters WANTED…learn about, laugh about, talk about, and paint
p 18 Welcome Sign with acrylics. Are you a beginner/intermediate painter? Are you interested
in learning how to paint with acrylics? Do you have painting supplies? If you
p 21 Paint a Charger Plate Pastel Classes
answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the class for you! Drop-in
p 22 Beginner Skills p 19 Pastel Painting
on the first and/or third Wednesday of the month and see what it’s all about.
Please bring your own supplies. NOTE: Only one class in January on the 26th.
Watercolor Classes Drawing Classes
p 9 Capturing Atmosphere p 22 Creative Drawing
p 13 Brushin’ w/Keith
CAPTURING ATMOSPHERE IN YOUR WATERCOLORS (2 DAYS)
p 14 Intro to Watercolor Miscellaneous Classes WITH JOAN APPLEBAUM
p 14 Intermediate Watercolor p 10 Iris Card Folding Date/Time: Tuesday & Wednesday, January 18 & 19 • 1:00–4:00 pm
p 15 Sunday Morning Sun p 12 Senior Art Workshops Ages: 18 and up • min 4/max 8 • Register by January 11
p 21 Brushin’ w/Keith p 17 Paracord Keychain Cost: Member $75 • Non-Member $85
p 20 Senior Art Workshops
How do you create an atmosphere or
sense of place that draws the viewer into
a painting? What makes you feel the fog
SPECIAL CLASS!!
wrapping itself around the landscape?
p 16 Expect the Unexpected with Pat Southern-Pearce
Stormy skies, soft misty mornings, and
This class is for experienced watercolorists and/or urban sketchers. shimmering sunlight on the water are
Pat was here in 2020, right before the shutdown and now she is back all effects that you will learn in this class.
to continue sharing her knowledge and techniques. Seats are filling Some previous watercolor experience
fast as Pat is well known in the urban sketching world! is needed. Color temperature and the push-pull of warm and cool colors will
be explored as students experiment with watercolor on various smooth and
textured surfaces. Supply list on website.
TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 8 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 9 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES
IRIS FOLDING CARDS WITH JO ANN GRIFFIN DISCOVERING YOUR CREATIVE SELF WITH HAND-PAINTED
Date/Time: Thursday, January 27 • 10:00–12:00 pm FABRIC WITH JOAN APPLEBAUM
Ages: 18 and up • min 4/max 10 • Register by January 20 Date/Time: Saturday, February 5 • 1:00–4:00 pm
Cost: Member $40 • Non-Member $50 Ages: 14 and up • min 4/max 8 • Register by January 27
Cost: Member $45 • Non-Member $55
Iris folding is a papercraft technique
that involves folding strips of Hand painting fabric is a great way to get in touch with your creative self! No
colored paper in such a way as drawing or painting experience needed. We will be painting fabric with rollers,
to form a design. The center print blocks, corrugated cardboard, string, and maybe even a paintbrush! The
of the design forms an iris—a finished result can be a work of art worth framing or can be used as part
shape reminiscent of the iris of another fiber art project, like a funky bag, table runner, or placemat. The
diaphragm of a camera lens. possibilities are as endless as your imagination. Supplies included in cost.
Iris folding originated in 20th-
century Holland, where early
craft people made their designs SIP & CERAMICS (2 WEEKS) WITH MIMI GALLIGAN
using patterned paper cut from Date/Time: Thursdays, Feb 10, 24 • 6:00–8:00 pm
the inside of envelopes. In this class, Ages: 21 and up • min 4/max 10 • Register by February 3
you will make three lovely and unique Cost: Member $55 • Non-Member $65
cards that anyone would love to receive.
Bring a friend and have a fun-filled evening making a cheese plate, jewelry tray,
and more while enjoying some wine and cheese! Two sessions: one to create
and one to glaze. Cost includes materials and firing costs, a $15 value. No
LANDSCAPE PAINTING (8 WEEKS) WITH JOE TERRONE
prior ceramic experience needed.
Date/Time: Thursday, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 • 12:00–3:00pm
Ages: 16 and up • min 4/max 12 • Register by January 27
Cost: Member $225 • Non-Member $250
Have you ever wished you could capture those beautiful sunsets, or that old
barn that takes you back in time? Let yourself experience the wonders of
nature through paint. We will talk about the unique techniques you need to
know about landscape painting, ie. Theory of Angles, atmospheric perspective,
gradation, diffraction, reflective light, simplification and massing, color and
light, composition, etc. We will work inside from photos for this class to
prepare you to move outside in future classes. Supply list on website.
TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 10 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 11 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES
SENIOR (50+) ART WORKSHOPS BRUSHIN’ W/KEITH WITH KEITH WARREN
Date/Time: Friday, February 18 • 1:00–4:00 pm Date/Time: Friday, February 18 • 6:00–9:00 pm
Ages: 50 and up • min 4/max 18 • Register by February 11 Ages: 21 and up • min 4/max 12 • Register by February 11
Cost: $10/workshop • Register early–workshops fill up fast! Cost: Member $45 • Non-Member $55
Workshop #1: Neurographic Art with Barbara Buford (1-2:15 pm) Brushin w/Keith is a unique
Neurographic Art was created in 2004 by a Russian psychologist. He found watercolor painting experience
that when we draw using neurographic algorithms it helps us engage the with retired art educator Keith
neurons of the brain. This creative approach to drawing helps you find inner Warren. Keith has taught art at
peace and transforms stress into calmness. During this class, you will learn to the middle school level for 38
create beautiful patterns using a circle and curved lines. Watercolor is used to years. Come join this paint night
add color and depth to the drawing. It’s fun, easy, and relaxing. for an evening of art instruction
and painting with watercolors. A
Workshop #2: Sunset Palm with Keith Warren (2:45-4:00 pm) wonderful atmosphere for relaxing
Brushin w/Keith is a unique watercolor painting experience that teaches you and painting. Take home an original painting matted and ready for framing.
the basics of watercolor painting and techniques. You will experience a sense Come laugh, learn, paint, and have a drink. This is an adult experience where
of accomplishment with what you have created. A wonderful atmosphere the consumption of alcohol may occur. BYOB your favorite beverage and I’ll
for relaxing and painting. Take home an original painting, matted ready for supply vessels to assist you with consumption of your beverage (I’ll bring the
framing. Come laugh, learn, create, and paint. cups)! Supplies included in cost. (For more information visit my website at
www.kiwarren.com)
TURNING POTTERY ON THURSDAYS (5 WEEKS)
WITH MIMI GALLIGAN
Date/Time: Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, April 7 • 2:00–4:00 pm
Ages: 14 and up • min 2/max 4 • Register by February 24
Cost: Member $115 • Non-Member $125
You know you’ve always wanted to try
or return to using a pottery wheel.
Here is your chance. Beginners will learn
the basics and will come away with some
nice, finished pieces. More experienced
potters can focus on enhancing shapes, sizes
while improving skills and enjoying making more
challenging shapes. Bring a towel and a 2-gallon bucket with a lid. You may
use our tools or bring your own. We’ll use only MAL clay and glazes. Class fee
includes clay, glazes, and firing. Additional clay is $30 for 25 lbs.
TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 12 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 13 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES
SUNDAY MORNING SUNS WITH KEITH WARREN
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 9 • 1:00–3:00 pm
Ages: 14 and up • min 4/max 12 • Register by March 2
Cost: Member $40 • Non-Member $50
Are you familiar with the “CBS Sunday Mornings” television show? This
show is on Sunday mornings and has interesting stories told using unique
documentaries. At the end of each story, they insert a viewer’s Sunday
Morning sun that relates to the story. This class is dedicated to creating a
unique sun with designs and watercolors. You will create a sun you can then
submit to the show. You never know, your sun may be chosen! Supplies
included in cost. Submit your sun to sundays@cbsnews.com. Copy/Paste
this link in your browser for a great video about the “Sun Queen of Sunday
INTRO TO WATERCOLOR (6 WEEKS) WITH ISABEL PIZZOLATO
Morning”: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meet-jessica-frank-the-sunday-
Date/Time: Mondays, March 7, 14, 28, April 4, 11, 25 • 10:00 am-12:00 pm
morning-sun-queen-3-15-2020/.
Ages: 16 and up • min 4/max 10 • Register by February 28
Cost: Member $135 • Non-Member $145
This introductory class will provide instruction in the use of watercolors MAKE MINE MILLEFIORI! (4 WEEKS) WITH DONNA BARATTA
and define basic terms associated with this fascinating medium. Isabel will Date/Time: Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 30, April 6 • 5:30-8:30 pm
review the types of paints, brushes, papers, and surfaces, and demonstrate Ages: 14 and up • min 4/max 8 • Register by March 9
basic techniques including wet-in-wet, washes, glazes, and dry brush. Learn Cost: Member $135 • Non-Member $145 • plus $20 materials fee
about cool and warm colors and create a color wheel. After this robust
class confidently apply these techniques to your own paintings! Supply list on Millefiori in Italian means 1,000 flowers and is a glass-making technique using
website. glass rods. During our workshop, we will borrow this technique for use with
polymer clay. I will teach you
the basics of working with this
versatile medium, including how
INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR (6 WEEKS)
to create custom colors and
WITH ISABEL PIZZOLATO
blends. We will use the colored
Date/Time: Mondays, March 7, 14, 28, April 4, 11, 25 • 1:00-3:00pm
polymer clay to create “canes”
Ages: 16 and up • min 4/max 10 • Register by February 28
which will be formed into shapes
Cost: Member $135 • Non-Member $145
and patterns. While you won’t
For those students with some experience with watercolor. This course will be making 1,000 flowers, you
continue with additional techniques in watercolor and a review of composition will use the colors and shapes
and the principles and elements of design. Isabel will show you how to work you create to make a bracelet.
from your own photographs and choose a subject for your painting. Develop An additional $20 materials fee is
your composition with the use of thumbnails then take your thoughts and payable to the instructor on the
ideas to your watercolor surface. Supply list on website. first day of class.
TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 14 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 15 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED (2 DAYS) PARACORD/MACRAMÉ KEY CHAIN WITH KEITH WARREN
WITH PAT SOUTHERN-PEARCE Date/Time: Wednesday, April 13 • 1:00–3:00 pm
Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday, March 26 & 27 • 10:00–4:00 pm Ages: 14 and up • min 4/max 12 • Register by April 6
Ages: 16 and up • min 10/max 18 • Register by March 5 Cost: Member $40 • Non-Member $50
Cost: Member $300 • Non-Member $330
Paracord is a strong cord used in
Bring energy to your sketches, with textures, zing, subtleties, and the parachutes and is a necessary piece
occasional surprise pop of colour where you’d least expect it. A joy to do and of equipment for the outdoorsy type.
drawings that sing! Macramé is the art of tying knots. In
this class, we are going to learn basic
On Saturday, we’ll be playing with coloured inks, salt, palette knives, brushes,
macramé knots. Paracord is a great cord
and lots of water, on different coloured backgrounds. Whilst these dry, we’ll
for learning the art of macramé. We are
skill-build on backgrounds I’ve prepared for you: collecting snapshot details,
going to make a keychain that can be
studying shapes and colours, drawing on top, extending, covering up, layering,
clipped to anything to keep your keys
and leaving surprises just because you love ‘em…and why not!
from getting lost. We will learn the cobra, square, and flat knots. This class is
On Sunday, a bonus: lettering and adding this to yesterday’s work. There will the introduction to developing many other macramé knots and projects. A
be a recap on skills then outside we go, with thoughts on how to choose fun, simple, and useful project. Supplies included in cost.
which background and a demo from me to get you going.
Each day we’ll have a throw
GETTING IN TOUCH WITH YOUR PAINTING SKILLS (8 WEEKS)
down, a sharing of what’s WITH JOE TERRONE
been done, and mini- Date/Time: Thurs., April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 • 12:00–3:00pm
teaching demos. You’ll have Ages: 16 and up • min 4/max 12 • Register by April 7
such memories to take away, Cost: Member $225 • Non-Member $250
a folder of handouts, lots
of backgrounds to carry on This is an opportunity to go beyond the mere application of paint on canvas.
with back home, and a happy It is a class that addresses the beginner as well as the more seasoned painter.
smile and confidence. It will give you the tools you need to analyze and critique your artwork and
the skills to take your painting to a new level. Each class begins with a specific
I can’t wait to be back in topic, ie color theory, composition, how to build a strong painting, mixing
Delaware again. It was colors, etc. We will work from still life, photos, or your imagination in either
wonderful last time. Do join an objective or non-objective style. Individual instruction will be given to each
us! student to help develop a specific plan for growth. Supply list on website.
TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 16 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 17 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES
MAKE MORE MILLEFIORI! (4 WEEKS) WITH DONNA BARATTA AMAZING CLAY TO TRAYS (2 WEEKS) WITH MIMI GALLIGAN
Date/Time: Wednesdays, April 20, 27, May 4, 11 • 5:30-8:30 pm Date/Time: Thursdays, May 5, 19 • 4:00–6:00 pm
Ages: 14 and up • min 4/max 8 • Register by April 13 Ages: 14 and up • min 4/max 8 • Register by April 28
Cost: Member $135 • Non-Member $145 • plus $20 materials fee Cost: Member $55 • Non-member $65
Millefiori in Italian means 1,000 flowers Whether you’re a ceramic first-timer or experienced with the joy of clay,
and during our workshop, we will once this class will be great fun for you. In just two sessions you’ll explore texture,
again borrow this technique for use with design, and form, and then glaze our trays, plates, cell phone holders, etc.
polymer clay. You will build on the basics
learned during our last class to create
more canes using even more techniques. PASTEL PAINTING (3 WEEKS) WITH JOHN WATERS
You will use the canes we create during Date/Time: Saturday, May 7, 14, 21 • 1:00–4:00 pm
this class and any you have from the first Ages: 21 and up • min 4/max 6 • Register by April 30
class to make pendants and/or pins. An Cost: Member $120 • Non-Member $135
additional $20 materials fee is payable to
the instructor on the first day of class. Learn the basics of working with pastel. Designed for the beginner to achieve
success. You will learn techniques, how to mix colors, and how to create a
dramatic power composition. Learn to paint realistically with pastels!
PAINT A WELCOME SIGN WITH JO ANN GRIFFIN Who should attend:
Date/Time: Saturday, April 23 • 10:00–2:00 pm Beginners who would like to learn about pastels.
Ages: 14 and up • min 4/max 10 • Register by April 16 Anyone who wants a refresher on using pastels.
Cost: Member $55 • Non-Member $65 • plus $7 materials fee
Materials: Bring your pastels or pastel pencils (the Art League has pastels if
You will paint a “Welcome” sign with acrylics on a 6”x18” (approx.) wooden you do not), any size pastel paper, and bring a simple picture with one or
plaque. It will be hinged for hanging and can be used indoors or outdoors. more objects to use as reference.
There will be a choice of background color to go with your decor. Also makes
an awesome gift! An additional $7 materials fee is payable to the instructor.
BEGINNER STAINED GLASS WITH TERRY GOLDBERG
Date/Time: Saturday, April 30, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Ages: 16 and up • min 4/max 6 • Register by April 23
Cost: Member $85 • Non-Member $95
Learn the fun art of stained glass! You will learn how to use a glass cutter,
make different cuts on glass, and construct a project using the copper foil
technique. We will use a pattern and practice the art of soldering. Be amazed
at your own talent! Safety glasses are recommended.
TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 18 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 19 TEEN/ADULT CLASSESSENIOR (50+) ART WORKSHOPS BRUSHIN’ W/KEITH WITH KEITH WARREN
Date/Time: Friday, May 20 • 1:00–4:00 pm Date/Time: Friday, May 20 • 6:00–9:00 pm
Ages: 50 and up • min 4/max 18 • Register by May 13 Ages: 21 and up • min 4/max 12 • Register by May 13
Cost: $10/workshop • Register early–workshops fill up fast! Cost: Member $45 • Non-Member $55
Workshop #1: Alcohol Ink Collage Painting with Barbara Buford (1-2:15 pm) Brushin w/Keith is a unique watercolor painting experience with retired art
Alcohol ink is a dye-based permanent ink that is activated by using rubbing educator Keith Warren. Keith has taught art at the middle school level for 38
alcohol on a nonporous paper. The colors are bright and give the illusion years. Come join this paint night for an evening of art instruction and painting
of stained glass. The objective of this class is to create an abstract painting with watercolors. A wonderful atmosphere for relaxing and painting. Take
that will be cut into pieces and used to create a collage. No drawing or art home an original painting matted and ready for framing. Come laugh, learn,
experience is needed. Please wear old clothes or bring a smock/apron as paint, and have a drink. This is an adult experience where the consumption of
the inks will stain. We have a few aprons and plenty of disposable gloves to alcohol may occur. BYOB your favorite beverage and I’ll supply vessels to assist
protect your hands. you with consumption of your beverage (I’ll bring the cups)! Supplies included
in cost. (For more information visit my website at www.kiwarren.com)
Workshop #2: Zentangle® Inspired Art with Keith Warren (2:45-4:00pm)
The Zentangle drawing method is free-flowing, spontaneous drawing using
structured patterns to create beautiful images. ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art) is
PAINT A CHARGER PLATE WITH JO ANN GRIFFIN
art based on the Zentangle drawing method. We will be drawing basic shapes,
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 24 • 10:00–2:00 pm
creating structured patterns, and adding watercolor paints in creating your art.
Ages: 14 and up • min 4/max 10 • Register by May 17
You will experience a sense of accomplishment with what you have created
Cost: Member $55 • Non-Member $65
and enjoy a wonderful atmosphere for relaxing and painting. Take home an
original painting, matted and ready for framing. Come laugh, learn, create, and You will paint with acrylics on a charger plate for this fun project of a flag
paint. hanging from a tree. Just in time for Memorial Day! All supplies included in
class fee.
SIP & CERAMICS (2 WEEKS) WITH MIMI GALLIGAN
Date/Time: Thursdays, June 9, 23 • 6:00–8:00 pm
Ages: 21 and up • min 4/max 10 • Register by May 26
Cost: Member $55 • Non-Member $65
Bring a friend and have a fun-filled
evening making a cheese plate, jewelry
tray, and more while enjoying some wine
and cheese! Two sessions: one to create
and one to glaze. Cost includes materials
and firing costs, a $15 value. No prior
ceramic experience is needed.
TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 20 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 21 TEEN/ADULT CLASSESFinancial aid is available to
ALL participants!
Call 302-430-7646 or
email mispillionarts@gmail.com
EDUCATION REFUND POLICY:
CREATIVE DRAWING (3 WEEKS) WITH JOHN WATERS Tuition must accompany registration.
Date/Time: Saturday, June 4, 11, 18 • 1:00-4:00 pm A 50% refund will be issued to
Ages: 21 and up • min 4/max 6 • Register by May 28
Cost: Member $120 • Non-Member $135
students canceling fewer than 10 days
before the start of a class.
In this class, we will learn how to create a powerful composition, how to
No refunds will be made 48 hours or
create a realistic drawing with value and tone, how to work from a photo, and
much more. Who should attend? Beginners who would like to learn the basics less before class start.
of creating a realistic drawing. Please bring any size drawing pad, drawing
pencils, and an eraser. Also, bring a simple picture with one or more objects
to draw for reference.
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
Classes with low registrations may be
FOUNDATIONAL PAINTING SKILLS FOR BEGINNERS (6 WEEKS) canceled within a week of class start
WITH JOE TERRONE date. If this occurs, a class credit or
Date/Time: Thursday, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14 • 12:00–3:00pm
Ages: 14 and up • min 4/max 12 • Register by June 2
full refund will be arranged.
Cost: Member $170 • Non-Member $195
This is an opportunity for beginner painters to get the basics in your toolkit
so that you can start to make the paintings you visualize in your head! Get the
tools you need to analyze and critique your artwork and the skills to take your
painting to a new level. Each class begins with a specific topic, ie color theory,
composition, how to build a strong painting, mixing colors, etc., and we build
your skills from class to class. We will work from still life, photos, or your
imagination in either an objective or non-objective style. Individual instruction This organization is supported in part by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts,
will be given to each student to help develop a specific plan for growth. a state agency, in partnership with The National Endowment for the Arts. The Division
promotes Delaware arts events on www.delawarescene.com.
Supply list is on website.
TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 22 TEEN/ADULT CLASSES 23Thank Our 2022 Corporate Sponsors with Your Business
Diamond Level
Carroll Violins • Hyett Refrigeration
Marshall, Wagner & Assoc., PA • Park Place Restaurant & Lounge
Silver Level
Midway Services, Inc. • WSFS Bank
Bronze Level
Delaware Arthritis • Xtreme Graphix • i.g. Burton
Special thanks:
Milford Lion's Club
Eunice Reed Fund
Kent County Fund for the Arts
Joseph Robert Foundation
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