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SAFETY POLICIESAVA classes and workshops are open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Special needs will be accommodated as reasonably as possible to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and instructors. AVA reserves the right to refuse use of its studio facilities to any person due to safety concerns.

Closed-toe, all leather boots/shoes and all-natural-fiber clothing are required for all Sculptural Studies Classes.

CANCELLATIONSIf a participant cancels 10 business days or more before the first class, full tuition, less a $25 registration fee, will be refunded in the form of a check or as a credit towards another AVA class within one year of date of issue. There is no refund if a cancellation is made within 10 business days of the class. AVA cancels classes due to bad weather in tandem with the SAU 88 Lebanon School District and reserves the right to cancel a class at anytime.

VACATION ART CAMPSInformation on discounts and extended hours can be found at avagallery.org.

QUESTIONS?Maggie Burnett Education Manager 603.448.3117 maggie@avagallery.org 11 Bank Street Lebanon, NH 03766

ABOUT AVA GALLERY AND ART CENTER AVA Gallery and Art Center (Alliance for the Visual Arts) is dedicated to promoting the visual arts through exhibitions and educational programs that nurture, support and challenge New England artists, and to providing art classes for children, teens and adults of all levels and abilities. AVA’s programs—including special events that foster interaction among artists, patrons of the arts and the community, and which emphasize sustainability—are dedicated to recognizing the ways in which art enriches our lives.

MEMBERSHIPWe invite you to become a member of AVA where creativity is celebrated and community thrives. As membership support is so important to the continued vitality of AVA’s many offerings, we have recently expanded our annual membership benefits.

AVA members enjoy:

ɠ $30 off all art classes and $40 off sculptural studies classes ɠ Discounts on framing and art supplies at select locations ɠ Discounts on special events ɠ Special exhibition opportunities and more!

Visit avagallery.org for a complete list of AVA membership benefits.

SCHOLARSHIPSAVA scholarships are available to individuals of all ages and abilities. Written requests for scholarship support must be received no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of class. Applications are available online at avagallery.org.

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AVA Gallery and Art Center is supported in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

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METALWORKINGMetal Casting Small Sculpturedavid ernster | davidernster.com

Create 1-2 small metal sculptures in bronze or aluminum (up to 5 lbs. in weight). Let’s explore several casting methods as we work through drafting machetes and larger works. Castings can be finished and/or patina as desired.

Tuesdays, May 1–June 5, 6:30–8:30pm $320 members / / $360 non-members / / $75 materials fee

Leaded Glass Terrariums stefania urist | stefaniaurist.com

Learn the basics of copper foil leaded glass. You will form a template, cut glass, foil and solder the glass together to create your own leaded glass terrarium. A wonderful gift for you or to give! No experience necessary.

Saturday, May 12, 10:00am–4:00pm $175 members / / $215 non-members / / $20 materials fee

Welding IIjennie anderson

Use the foundation built in Welding I or join with some previous experience working with metal. With safety always a priority, students will continue building familiarity with MIG, plasma cutter and oxy-acetylene with the goal of producing simple objects that celebrate form, texture and their own aesthetic.

Thursdays, May 3–June 7, 6:00–8:30pm $225 members / / $265 non-members / / $75 materials fee

Basic Weldingmargaret jacobs | margaretjacobs.com

Learn the basics of welding and build skills that will become the foundation for future creative expression. Students will learn the basics of measuring, cutting and joining metal with an emphasis on hands-on practice with MIG welder, plasma cutter and oxy-acetylene torch. Safety procedures will be a priority.

Saturday & Sunday, June 2–3, 9:30am–4:30pm $205 members / / $245 non-members / / $75 materials fee

Hot and Cold Forging Basicspaulette werger | pjwerger.com

Create cuff bracelets, barbeque skewers, and sculpture as you learn to work hot and cold. Hammer, forge, taper and twist to form elements in steel, copper, brass or bronze. Hammering demonstrations, hot and cold forging techniques, use of the gas forge and oxy-acetylene torch will be be included.

Saturday & Sunday, May 5–6, 9:30am–4:30pm $250 members / / $290 non-members / / $30 materials fee

CLAYTotems, Tiles and Vesselscharlet davenport

Incorporate your ideas to express yourself in clay totems, tiles and vessels. There are no rules and infinite ways to use clay in this workshop where beginners and artists who have little experience with clay will appreciate the range of possibilities. Participants are invited to exhibit what they create at AVA Gallery and Art Center and at Sculpture Fest in Woodstock, VT.

Saturday, April 21, 10:00am–4:00pm Sunday, April 22, 12:00–4:00pm $220 members / / $260 non-members / / $20 materials fee

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Introduction to Wheel Thrown Potteryevan williams | graceandevanpottery.bigcartel.com

Learn the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. We will cover clay preparation and centering, basic throwing technique, trimming, finishing and a variety of decorative methods. Throwing your own pots is so exciting, once you start, you won’t be able to stop!

Tuesdays, May 1–June 5, 6:30–8:30pm $265 members / / $305 non-members / / $30 materials fee

Try Out the Wheelevan williams | graceandevanpottery.bigcartel.com

Take this opportunity to try your hand at the wheel. Maybe you have never had the chance or want to try before committing to a class. Please join us and give it a try–you may never go back!

Saturday, June 16, 10:00am–12:00pm $65 members / / $105 non-members

A Small Body of Workcharlet davenport

Let's build a small body of work from an inspiration of your choosing. We'll explore texture, form, function, and technique as we begin to understand the many ways you can express yourself in clay. Participants are invited to exhibit what they create at AVA Gallery and Art Center and at Sculpture Fest in Woodstock, VT.

Saturday, June 9, 10:00am–4:00pm Sunday, June 10, 12:00–4:00pm $220 members / / $260 non-members / / $15 materials fee

PLASTERFast, Cheap and Out of Controlamber erkiletian

Create with aluminum wire and plaster to build permanent sculptures quickly and inexpensively. Plaster is non-toxic, archival and takes a variety of finishes. If you think sculpture means expensive materials, lots of training and getting it right the first time, think again! Come and play! Bring a photocopy image of something you would like to make.

Wednesdays, May 16–June 13, 6:00–9:00pm $125 members / / $165 non-members / / $25 materials fee

WOODWORKING Woodworking I: Joinery with Hand Tools dudley whitney

Learn how to square up rough boards and lay out and cut a variety of wood joints including lap joints and bridle joints, mortises and tenons, and dovetails. Participants are encouraged to bring their own hand tools but we will have what is needed to complete a towel rack with the skills we learn.

Mondays, April 30–May 21, 6:30–8:30pm $175 members / / $215 non-members / / $15 materials fee

Woodworking II: Woodworking Machinesdudley whitney

Machines such as jointers and planers, table saws and drill presses, bandsaws and routers enable woodworkers — novices and professionals alike — to cut and fit wood parts together to make furniture, sculpture, and other useful items efficiently. We will discuss and demonstrate the safe and proper use of the power tools available. All participants will then use these tools to turn a rough length of pine lumber into a handsome and functional two-step stool ready for finishing. 

Mondays, June 4–25, 6:30–8:30pm $195 members / / $235 non-members / / $30 materials fee

Spoon Carvingvenera gattonini

Join us in making wooden spoons: an old-time tradition and some of the most treasured belongings from the past. You will learn the basics of 3D sculpture on a small scale using a gouge, goose neck scraper, files, rasps, handsaws and the band saw to make your own finely crafted heirloom spoon.

Saturday, May 19, 10:00am–4:00pm $175 members / / $205 non-members / / $10 materials fee

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DIGITAL ARTSSeeing with New Eyescarla kimball | revealedpresence.com Use the camera to look at the world differently and discover the wealth of incredible imagery that’s right in front of you. Drawing on contemplative photography and mindfulness practices, discover beauty and mystery in the ordinary.

Wednesdays, April 25–May 30, 6:30–8:30pm $225 members / / $255 non-members

DRAWINGDaytime & Evening Open StudioWeekly monitored life drawing sessions, without instruction, open to individuals of all levels of experience.

Wednesdays, April 4–May 23, 9:00am–12:00pm & 6:30–9:30pm $120 members / / $150 non-members / / materials list provided

Basic Drawingjulie pÜttgen | turtlenosedsnake.com

Begin at the beginning. Understanding line, shape, value, spatial perception and composition will build a foundation for future artistic endeavors. During the final three classes, students will draw from a live model. Start your artistic journey at AVA.

Mondays, April 9–June 4, 9:30am–12:00pm $265 members / / $295 non-members

Expressive Portraits of Family and Friends patricia killian

Creating successful and meaningful portraits involves an excellent likeness of the chosen person and a rich and deep expression of that person’s personality and character. Learn in-depth drawing and color rendering, facial and figure proportion and keen abilities for defining personality traits. Offered mediums include colored or graphite pencil, soft or oil pastel.

Thursdays, April 5–May 24, 9:00am–12:00pm (no class April 19) $230 members / / $260 non-members / / materials list provided

FIBERFiber Open Studiomeredith smith

Learn a new skill, rekindle a passion for what you already know, or get advice on how to repair that favorite piece of clothing. Try stitchery, needle felting, art quilts, garment construction and repair, artful embellishment and more! Bring a project or start something new. No experience necessary, everyone welcome!

Mondays, April 9–June 11, 9:00am–12:00pm (no class April 16) Free members / / $5 non-members

Sudstonestina wendon | viavillage.com

Popular, easy and fun to make! Combine luscious soaps with colorful silk and wool, creating aromatic one-of-a-kind gifts that are perfect for Mother’s Day!

Sunday, May 6, 1:00–4:00pm $85 members / / $115 non-members

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MIXED MEDIAJournaling with Metaltina wendon | viavillage.com kim gifford | kimjgifford.com

Transfer text and images onto metal to create a sculptural representation of your thoughts. Chart your course with unexpected prompts and transform your words into a 3D work of art.

Fridays, April 6 & 13, 10:00am–1:00pm $185 members / / $215 non-members

Drawing to Solar Plate Etchingdan gottsegen | dangottsegen.com sheri hancok-tomek | sherihancok-tomek.squarespace.com Create with two premier arts organizations in one class! First, hone your drawing skills in a four-week drawing class at AVA, then use your completed drawings as the images to learn non-toxic, solar plate etching at Two Rivers Printmaking Studio. Learn to make etching plates with sunlight and water!

Wednesdays, May 9–30, 6:30–9:00pm Saturday & Sunday, June 2–3, 10:00am–4:00pm $355 members / / $385 non-members / / materials list provided

Your Memoir: Piecing it all Togetherkim gifford | kimjgifford.com

You’ve written about your life, but how to piece it all together? This workshop offers guidelines to begin thinking about how to compile those writing prompts, essays and journal entries into a coherent book to perhaps publish or share with loved ones.

Thursday, May 3, 12:00–3:00pm $80 members / / $110 non-members

Matter of Life and Verse: Writing Poetrytom haushalter

Poetry, through wordplay and its various forms, allows us to experiment artfully with the matter of life. Our reading and discussion of good poems will frame in-class writing exercises and the creation and sharing of our own good poems.

Tuesdays, April 17–May 22, 6:00–8:00pm $25 members and non-members

Art in a Daytina wendon | viavillage.com

Prescribed steps, provided materials and side-by-side coaching will help you create a mixed media piece in a single session. Event-driven, party-style and everyone goes home with a work of art to be proud of! No previous experience necessary.

Saturday, April 28, 1:00–4:00pm $80 members / / $110 non-members

PAINTINGWild About Flowersjennifer brown

Celebrate the world of flowers with vibrant and subtle colors. Transparent layers, brushstrokes, values, positive and negative shapes and creating rhythm will all be covered in this class. Previous experience in drawing or watercolor is suggested.

Tuesdays, April 3–May 22, 9:30am–12:00pm (no class April 17) $210 members / / $240 non-members / / materials list provided

Cold Wax Medium: What is it and how can I use it?helen shulman | helenshulman.com lia rothstein | liarothsein.com

Cold wax is a mixture of beeswax, resin, and odorless mineral spirits and can be used with oil paints to create a textured paint material. Working with two talented AVA artists, learn to prepare panels and/or photographs and papers for working on paintings/mixed media artworks, techniques for mixing and working with cold wax, how to add collage elements to your work, and more!

Saturday & Sunday, April 14–15, 10:00am–5:00pm $340 members / / $370 non-members / / materials list provided

Watercolor: Perspective Simplifiedjoan hoffmann | joanhoffmann.com

Explore simple techniques that will bring greater depth of field into your paintings. There are fun and easy tricks that take the precise drawing out of creating perspective. Bring reference photos and enjoy painting with artists of all abilities.

Mondays, May 14–June 18, 9:00am–12:00pm (no class May 28) $190 members / / $220 non-members / / materials list provided

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Versatile Oil Pastelpatricia killian

Painting with oil pastel offers the lush, vibrant qualities of oil or acrylic paint in a simpler yet exciting and expressive medium. Bring your treasured paintable ideas: drawings, poems, stories, photographs, fantasy and/or other images and learn numerous rich techniques that bring these paintings wonderfully to life!

Tuesdays, April 24–June 5, 9:00am–12:00pm $230 members / / $260 non-members / / materials list provided

Painting the Spring Landscape with Flowersrobert o’brien | robertjobrien.com

After a long winter, awaken to the vibrancy of spring and learn to paint the beautiful New England landscape incorporating bursts of floral color. This instructor demonstration followed by lots of time to paint and class critique is open to all levels of experience.

Friday & Saturday, May 18–19, 9:30am–4:00pm $200 members / / $230 non-members / / materials list provided

Acrylic and Oil Paintingdan gottsegen | dangottsegen.com

Join us as you continue on your painting journey in oils or acrylics. Working from still life or your own inspiration, take advantage of further instruction and enjoy the company of other artists as you hone your vision and your craft!

Mondays, April 23–June 4, 6:30–9:00pm $220 members / / $250 non-members / / materials list provided

Discoveries in Watercolormargaret dwyer | margaretdwyer-artist.com

We begin with the core watercolor techniques and focus on understanding the tricks and timing to getting the most out of each one. Each week will cover a new technique as we fold in what we learned from previous weeks. This class is for all levels, and challenges will be given to more experienced painters.

Fridays, May 25–Jun 15, 9:30am–1:00pm $220 members / / $250 non-members / / materials list provided

Underpainting and Glazing in Watercolormargaret dwyer | margaretdwyer-artist.com

Watercolor paintings are built from the bottom up in layers rather than placing color side-by-side. We will first focus on underpainting, learning how to simplify your subject with values, leaving whites and achieving darks. Step two involves glazing with pure color on top of the underpainting. All levels of painters are welcome.

Fridays, May 4 & 11, 9:30am–1:30pm $120 members / / $150 non-members / / materials list provided

Passionate Color in the Pastel Landscaperobert carsten | robertcarsten.com

Join master pastelist Robert Carsten in exploring various ways to express feelings in our paintings by using fresh color com-binations through “pushed” color, saturation and temperature contrasts, disassociated color, color proportioning and more. Robert will demonstrate both spring/summer colorist landscape. Bring some landscape photos. Color exercises, tips and lots of painting time. All levels welcome.

Friday–Saturday, June 22–23, 9:30am-4:00pm $210 members / / $240 non-members / / materials list provided

SCULPTURELong Pose Figure Sculpture and Paintingamber erkiletian

Experienced sculptors and painters looking to work from long poses are invited to practice their art in this weekly session. Participants are responsible for all materials, and instruction is not provided. Tuition includes model fee.

Fridays, April 20–May 25, 9:00am–12:00pm $125 members / / $155 non-members

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PRESCHOOLERSThe Shape of Thingsalthea goundrey

Circles, triangles, squares, rectangles and free form shapes become a child’s work of art! Preschoolers will paint, draw and collage shapes onto a variety of surfaces.

Tuesdays, April 24–May 22, 3:00–4:30pm $90 members / / $120 non-members

AGES 5-8Rhythm of Artalthea goundrey

Music will inspire the art created each week. Classical, blues, jazz and rock will guide us as we draw, paint, sculpt and work in mixed media.

Wednesdays, April 25–May 23, 3:30–5:30pm $110 members / / $140 non-members

Art Adventures: Tree of Lifeallison zito

Let’s look at great artists like Vincent van Gogh and create our own vision of spring and the Tree of Life.

Mondays, March 26–April 23, 3:30–5:30pm (no class April 16) $110 members / / $140 non-members

AGES 9-12Worlds of Art: Lost City of Atlantisallison zito

Explore the Lost City of Atlantis! Investigate the ruins, hear myths and look at other nearby islands while creating inspired artwork.

Thursdays, March 22–April 5, 12, 3:30–5:30pm $110 members / / $140 non-members

The Great Ball Contraptioned fielding | edwardfielding.com

Using Lego’s we’ll create a fascinating Rube Goldberg marble run using motors, gears and a whole lot of creative fun.

Thursdays, April 26–May 24, 3:30–5:30pm $135 members / / $165 non-members

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AGES 5–8 Rhythm of Artalthea goundrey

Music will inspire the art created each day. Classical, blues, jazz and rock will guide us as we draw, paint, sculpt and work in mixed media.

Monday–Friday, April 16-20, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Cool Comicskarl neubauer | karl-art.com

Draw figures that can be easily re-drawn, portraits, storyboards and more. Your comic strip will have its own message to share.

Monday–Friday, April 16-20, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

AGES 9–12 Plasterworkskarl neubauer | karl-art.com

Plaster is non-toxic and can take any shape so let’s see what we can build, form and finish while we sculpt in plaster.

Monday–Friday, April 16-20, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Ceramicsallison zito

Explore various hand building techniques and colorful under-glazes to create a variety of work, both functional and sculptural.

Monday–Friday, April 16-20, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

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AGES 5-8 Crazy Critterskarl neubauer | karl-art.com

Investigate many different animals (and humans) with the goal of creating your own crazy new species and putting them in an imaginary environment.Monday–Friday, June 25–29, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Printmakinghannah boutin

Use potatoes, styrofoam and bottle caps to make amazing prints and textiles! The possibilities are endless!Monday–Friday, June 25–29, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Art-estra-Orchestra Opus 1*murray ngoima and travis ramsey

Join music and art educators from the Upper Valley Music Center and AVA to discover ways in which music and art intersect. Instruments both pre-made and newly created will support a grand performance and exhibition. (Ages 5–7)July 9–13, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Pop Arthannah boutin

Let’s see how our own creations can be inspired by the incredible works of Warhol, Lichtenstein and others.Monday–Friday, July 9–13, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Underwater Worldsalthea goundrey

Get your gear ready to dive deep and create with all things aquatic! Use paint, clay and more to make these amazing water worlds come to life.Monday–Friday, July 16–20, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Fairies and the World of Wonderhannah boutin

Create a magical realm through sculpture, painting, drawing, and the performing arts. Fairy wings, natural nooks, and enchanted forests await you!Monday–Friday, July 16–20, 1:00–4:00pm Monday–Friday, August 13–17, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Architecture Adventureskarl neubauer | karl-art.com

If you could build your own house, would it have a helicopter pad and a playground? A series of slides and a life-sized aquarium? The possibilities are endless as we design and build.Monday–Friday, July 23–27, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Outer Spacehannah boutin

Travel deep into our galaxy, with aliens and spaceships, asteroids and solar systems. We’ll draw, paint and sculpt our experience of outer space.Monday–Friday, July 23–27, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Totemshannah boutin

Construct a totem pole that describes who you are and what is important to you. Do you have a favorite pet or love to play soccer? Add it your unique totem pole.Monday–Friday, July 30–Aug 3, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Unbe-Weave-ablehannah boutin

Fibers, sticks, grasses, paper and more will be the basis for your “unbe-weave-able” creations. We’ll work big and small, round and flat when we learn to weave.Monday–Friday, July 30–Aug 3, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

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SUMMER ART CAMPS « AGES 5–8 It’s Good to Gokarl neubauer | karl-art.com

Let’s figure out what makes things go and build them to do just that! We’ll design and build cars, boats, planes, and unique kinetic sculptures of our own. Monday–Friday, August 6–10, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Art in the Wildmaggie stoudnour

First explore nature in the Upper Valley Land Trust Jackson Conservation Area and Rail Trail. Then return to AVA to create with what we find.Monday–Friday, August 6–10, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Around the World in Arty Days lorian dean

Travel the world and learn about African, Asian, Northern European, and indigenous American culture while creating art inspired by each region. Monday-Friday, August 13–17, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

AGES 6–9Enrollment CAOS Week*maggie joseph

Join the CAOS! AVA’s Community Arts Open Studio (CAOS) transitions to a weeklong, self-directed program for children as they investigate their creativity through AVA’s ample assortment of art supplies. Pre-enrollment is required. Monday–Friday, July 2–6, 9:00am–4:00pm (no class on July 4) $220 members / / $250 non-members

Art in Nature at Crossroads Academy*althea goundrey

Explore, observe, imagine and create in the woods at Crossroads. Discover the flora and fauna and apply artistic approaches to what we see, hear, smell, and touch. Monday–Friday, July 9–13, 9:00am–3:30pm $360 for members and non-members

Into the Woods at Crossroads Academy*murray ngoima

This is an art camp inspired by the wonderful woodlands surrounding Crossroads. We will divide our time between exploring outdoors and making art in the studio. Monday–Friday, August 13–17, 9:00am-3:30pm $360 for members and non-members

Enrollment CAOS Week*karl neubauer | karl-art.com

Join the CAOS! AVA’s Community Arts Open Studio (CAOS) transitions to a weeklong, self-directed program for children as they investigate their creativity through AVA’s ample assortment of art supplies. Pre-enrollment is required.Monday–Friday, August 20–24, 9:00am–4:00pm $250 members / / $280 non-members

AGES 8–11 Art-estra-Orchestra Opus 2*murray ngoima and travis ramsey

Join music and art educators from the Upper Valley Music Center and AVA to discover ways in which music and art intersect. Instruments both pre-made and newly created will support a grand performance and exhibition. Monday–Friday, July 9–13, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

AGES 9–12 On the Moveallison zito

Mobiles, stabiles, drawings and paintings will fill the week with movement and color as we explore the work of Alexander Calder and Piet Mondrian.Monday–Friday, June 25–29, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

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Cool Comicskarl neubauer | karl-art.com

Create your own visual story and develop characters that can be easily re-drawn while exploring figure drawing, gesture, story boards and lettering. Monday–Friday, June 25–29, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Cornish Colonyallison zito

Augustus Saint-Gaudens attracted artists, sculptors, writers, and designers to the region. Explore this exciting time and create art inspired by the artists who lived here.Monday–Friday, July 2–6, 9:00am–12:00pm (no class July 4) $160 members / / $190 non-members

Painterly Printsderek bell | derekbellart.com

Take your original designs and recreate them using additive and reductive printmaking techniques in AVA’s “green” studio, completing multiple prints along the way. Monday–Friday, July 2–6, 1:00–4:00pm (no class July 4) $130 members / / $160 non-members

Mad Scientistsmaggie stoudnour

Bouncy balls and volcanic eruptions are just the beginning in this camp where every-day materials will be the basis for wacky experiments. Monday–Friday, July 9–13, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Pop Arthannah boutin

Let’s see how our own creations can be inspired by the incredible works of Warhol, Lichtenstein and others.Monday–Friday, July 16–20, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Painting Adventuresmaggie joseph

Jump into a week of vibrant color and fun! Explore the many modes of painting including watercolor, oil pastels, tempera and acrylic. Monday–Friday, July 16–20, 1:00pm–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Robotics 1.0ed fielding | edwardfielding.com

Using Lego Mindstorms robots, create and program autonomous robots to complete amazing rescue missions using logical problem solving and concepts of gearing, center of balance, and strength.Monday–Friday, July 23–27, 9:00am–12:00pm Monday–Friday, August 13–17, 9:00am–12:00pm $185 members / / $215 non-members

Land-ho!karl neubauer | karl-art.com

Learn drawing, perspective, composition and observational skills as you construct landscapes that celebrate special places. Working outdoors will be introduced as well.Monday–Friday, July 23–27, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Gift of the Nileallison zito

Travel back in time and explore a mysterious land of pharaohs, pyramids and golden treasures making lots of art along the way.Monday–Friday, July 30–Aug 3, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Delights of Drawingluke eastman

Learn what makes accurate drawing fun, while allowing for the playful marks that only come from working in pencil and pen. You’ll find the drawing skills you never knew you had!Monday–Friday, July 30–Aug 3, 1:00pm–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Edible Creationsalthea goundrey

Explore still life paintings from earlier centuries, wander in Cannilas Garden and draw, paint, collage, and work in 3D to create from displays of fruits, vegetables and herbs.Monday–Friday, August 6–10, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

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Crazy Critterskarl neubauer | karl-art.com

We will look at many different animals (and humans) with the goal of creating your own crazy new species and putting them in an imaginary environment.Monday–Friday, August 6–10, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Cartooningluke eastman

Invent unusual, humorous, and fun versions of humans, strange animals and creatures of every kind. Even inanimate objects will come to life in the imaginary worlds we create. Monday–Friday, August 13–17, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Robotics 2.0ed fielding | edwardfielding.com

Use your previous robotics experience to meet more advanced challenges and complete missions that will take you and your robot to new heights! Monday–Friday, August 20–24, 9:00am–12:00pm $25 Digital Arts Media Lab fee included $185 members / / $215 non-members

Ceramicslorian dean

Get your hands dirty! Using pinch, coil, slab, and wheel techniques, you will create your own set of pottery. Form, craftsmanship, technique and history will all be emphasized as well as glazing methods and materials.Monday–Friday, August 20–24, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

TEENS Try out the Wheelevan williams | graceandevanpottery.bigcartel.com

Work with an accomplished potter who will guide you to successful wheel thrown pots which you will glaze and fire.Monday–Friday, June 25–29, 1:00–4:00pm $275 members / / $315 non-members

Welding for Teensmargaret jacobs | margaretjacobs.com

Learn metal shop safety, general fabrication techniques, and basic instruction in a variety of metal processes.Monday–Friday, July 2–6, 11:00am–4:00pm (no class July 4) $160 members / / $200 non-members

Stop-Motion Animationjohn mitchell

Using personal smartphones, tablets and software, make an animated movie and gain the knowledge to make many more!Monday–Friday, July 9–13, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

So You Want to Draw a Super Hero?john mitchell

Explore basic figure proportions and costume design with the goal of creating a cast of heroes and a comic strip that celebrates their super powers. Monday–Friday, July 16–20, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

7th Annual Greg Hemberger Sustainable Architecture Workshop evelyn chambers

Explore sustainably built environments and learn how we interact with space, find inspiration through nature, and use our senses to understand how to build places that people love. Taught in AVA’s Gold LEED certified buildings, students will build models and learn how to draw and interpret floor plans, sections and elevations. A behind-the-scenes architectural tour of the Dartmouth campus and visits to two local architecture studios will focus on energy efficiency and sustainable building practices. Monday–Friday, July 23–27, 9:00am–5:00pm $275 members / / $305 non-members Offered in Partnership with the Dartmouth College Architecture Faculty

Oil Paintingderek bell | derekbellart.com

Create with oil paint while working from still life and your own photos. Beginners are welcome and experienced students will initiate self-directed projects. Materials provided.Monday–Friday, August 6–10, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

Wearable Arttina wendon | viavillage.com

An explosion of color (really!) will start us on a week full of tie-dye, fabric painting, art tattoos and more! Bring a friend and see what you can do with paint, pigment and a creative spirit!Monday-Friday, August 13–17, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members / / $190 non-members

MULTI-CAMP DISCOUNTS2 CAMPS = $15 OFF3 CAMPS = $35 OFF 4+ CAMPS = $75 OFF

*This camp is not eligible for the multi-camp discount.

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