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w e L C o m e t o A r t h A u SArtHaus is Decorah’s home for the arts bringing visual, performing, and literary

art together under one roof and offering creative programs for all ages.

508 w. water street | decorah, ia 52101 | 563.382.5440 | [email protected]

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fall 2009 schedule of CLASSES & EVENTS

REGISTRATION: Stop by and see us Mon, Wed, Thurs, and Fri 10-noon. Contact us at 563.382.5440 or [email protected]. Download a registration form at:www.arthausdecorah.org

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FIRST FRIDAY: NEW ARTWORK BY ROBIN SCHONE HENGESTEG

DATE: September 4TIME: 8:00-10:00pmCOST: FREE

ArtHaus welcomes back Robin Schone Hengesteg to our gallery as she debuts all new artwork created this year. Robin’s latest work is the result of an exploration of dyes and discharge techniques, inspired by nature. While you drink in her beautiful artwork, enjoy wine tasting with Aaron Bodling of the Oneota Community Co-op.

BAKER LONDON PRESENTS: THE HOSPITAL TAPES

DATE: September 25TIME: 8:00pmCOST: $5

“Baker London Presents” was created to support and promote emerging artists and provide a venue for live music in Decorah. Founded in honor of Baker London’s alter ego, Trevor Grimm, “Baker London Presents” aims to ensure his legacy will live on through this series of concerts at ArtHaus. If you appreciate good music, like to support young musicians, and want to keep it all local, BYOB and grab a seat at the next “Baker London Presents” show.

The Hospital Tapes is a shoegaze/folk band out of Chicago. Their “sleepy melodies and valleys of sound contain pages torn from diaries that move into your heart like an old piano.” Join us for this inaugural event in the Baker London Presents emerging artist concert series.

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FIRST FRIDAY: UP & COMING: YOUNG ARTISTS’ OPEN STAGE

DATE: October 2TIME: 7:00pmCOST: $5

ArtHaus is pleased to offer a new performance opportunity for the many talented 12-17 year olds in our community! Musicians, singers, solo or small groups, actors, poets… here’s your chance to shine. Call ArtHaus for performance guidelines, to sign up, or to reserve your seat! Space is limited and this is sure to be a sell-out crowd.

AUTUMN ART FAIR

DATE: October 9,10,11TIME: 10:00 am-5:00pmCOST: FREE

ArtHaus is lucky to have made its home in an area that values and supports a thriving community of artists. Stop by our Autumn Art Fair for a sampler of what the local talent has to offer. Enjoy one-of–a-kind jewelry, prints, ceramics, photography, fiber work and much more!

THE CEMETERY WALK

DATE: October 10TIME: 2:00-4:00pmCOST: $5 adults/$3 studentsLOCATION: Phelps Cemetery

Upstart Crow Theatreworks presents this fascinating look at Decorah’s history in beautiful Phelps Cemetery. Audience members take a guided tour among costumed performers of all ages, located throughout the cemetery, bringing to life a wide variety of characters from Decorah’s past. Tours leave every 15 minutes. Tickets available at the gate.

FALL POETRY SLAM

DATE: October 23TIME: 8:00pmCOST: $5 LOCATION: Decorah Elks Lodge

You’ve heard about it – now experience it! Poetry leaps off the page in this energetic and wildly popular spoken word event. The evening starts off with a Featured Artist, followed by Original Voices (perform 2 minutes or less of your own work), and the Slam (perform 2 minutes or less of your own or someone else’s work in a good-natured competition complete with prizes and Applause-o-Meter). Call ArtHaus to sign up to perform!

FIRST FRIDAY: HODGE PODGE PARTY AND ARTIST RECEPTION FOR RACHELLE BRANUM

DATE: November 6TIME: 7:00-9:00pmCOST: FREE

Rachelle’s newest work pays respect to tradition and change by using traditional materials in non-traditional ways, giving found objects a new life. A trophy in honor of scavengers everywhere will be created during the opening. So bring a found object to add to the collection! You can also bring random drinks and snacks to be enjoyed potluck style. It doesn’t get anymore hodge podge than this!

DAVE MOORE IN CONCERT

DATE: November 13TIME: 8:00pmCOST: $10LOCATION: Decorah Elks Lodge

Dave Moore loved playing ArtHaus so much last spring he’s coming back! If you missed the sold-out show, call early to reserve your spot for a great night with this nationally known singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Dave’s an Iowa City musician and Red House Records recording artist with roots in the traditions of blues, country, folk and Mexican-American music. A great storyteller with an easy and magnetic presence, Dave has appeared on such national radio programs as Prairie Home Companion, All Things Considered, and The World Cafe. Reservations encouraged.

FIRST FRIDAY: HOLIDAY SWING

DATE: December 4TIME: 8:00-10:00pmCOST: FREE

Swing into the holidays at ArtHaus! We’ll be spinning discs that’ll get you swingin’ (whether you’ve taken advantage of recent swing classes at ArtHaus or not)! There will be festive beverages for all. Wear your dancing shoes and join us!

HOLIDAY ART FAIR

DATE: December 12 (special Ladies Night Out Preview: December 11, 5:30-8:30 pm) TIME: Saturday 10:00 am-5:00pmCOST: FREE

Start or finish your holiday shopping while supporting local artists. Shop for jewelry, pottery, photography, notecards, fiber work and much more. Your handmade purchases support our local economy as well as our thriving community of artists of all ages.

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A d u L t C L A S S e S & w o r K S h o P S

Adult classes and workshops are open to students age 16 and above

r e G i S t r A t i o nCall ArtHaus 563.382.5440, email [email protected], or visit www.arthausdecorah.com to register for any class or workshop.

ADULT VISUAL ART CLASSES

FALL SESSION

PRACTICAL PRINTMAKING

DATE: September 10-October 15TIME: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pmINSTRUCTOR: Rachelle Branum COST: $60 + $30 materials fee

Step aside Martha Stewart…ArtHaus will teach you new ways to tap into your creative side and do some practical projects exploring the art of transfer. Design your own stationary, stamp your original designs on fabric to create a set of sheets, napkins or a tablecloth, learn how to block print and create new artwork for your home. Explore a variety of printing techniques you’ll be able to use again and again.

SHOCK VALUE: APPRECIATING CONTEMPO-RARY ART

DATE: November 2 – December 7 TIME: Mondays 7:00-8:30pmINSTRUCTOR: Lea LovelaceCOST: $55

Do museum visits leave you perplexed? Are you comfortable with the large canvases of Monet but struggle to find meaning in a neon sculpture or a canvas covered in black paint? Then this is the class for you. Together we will look at the work of several artists from the past fifty years and explore how their works are relevant to current society as well as past art history. The class includes a tour of a local private art collection. Bring yourself, a friend, and an open mind!

MUDPIES FOR GROWN-UPS: HANDBUILDING WITH CLAY

DATE: October 29-December 10 (no class November 26)TIME: Mondays 6:30-8:30pmINSTRUCTOR: Jenna HaugCOST: $60 + $30 materials fee

This class is open to new and returning students alike. As long as you don’t mind a little dirt under your nails, come explore the art of ceramics with local sculptor, Jenna Haug. Jenna will introduce you to the properties of clay and guide you through the process of molding and sculpting earth into both decorative and functional original artworks of your own! Potential projects include creating functional vessels to be used as vases, constructing molds to cast functional dishware, designing and building your own bird bath or fountain base, or creating indoor or outdoor decorative tiles. Enjoy a demonstration by local potter, Elisabeth Maurland and tour of her private studio during one of our class sessions.

MOSAICS

DATE: September 14-October 19TIME: Mondays 6:30-8:30pm

INSTRUCTOR: Linda ElkinsCOST: $60 + $20 materials fee

Together we will explore the popular artistic technique of transforming

trash into treasure. Give new life to broken tiles, dinnerware, glass, and

small metal treasures as you turn them into beautiful objects. Feel free

to start salvaging discarded items. We will begin with a small design

for warm up then go on to a larger project such as a tabletop or shelf.

Lea Donhowe Lovelace and Kristen Underwood, co-directors of ArtHaus

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A d u L t C L A S S e S & w o r K S h o P S ( C o n t i n u e d )

Adult classes and workshops are open to students age 16 and above

ADULT PERFORMING AND LITERARY ART CLASSES

FALL SESSION

THE CEMETERY WALK

DATE: September 9-October 10AGE: 11-adultREHEARSALS: Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pmSaturdays 10:00am-noonPERFORMANCE: Saturday October 10 at Phelps CemeteryDIRECTOR: Kristen UnderwoodCOST: adults volunteer (age 11-17 $90 tuition)

Work with director Kristen Underwood to create a character inspired by a past resident of Decorah. Theatre games, voice and diction exercises and individual coaching will give you the tools you need to bring your character to life in this site-specific, outdoor theatre event slated for Saturday, October 10 in beautiful Phelps Cemetery. (Adults may have a more occasional rehearsal schedule than listed.)

STORYTELLING

DATE: September 9-October 14TIME: Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pmCOST: $60INSTRUCTOR: Richard Simon Hanson

Storytelling is an art form as old as humankind itself. What better way to experience it than in this multi-generational class where students (age 8-adult) will explore together just what it is that makes a really great story… and how to tell one. Focusing on storytelling as a performance art, discover ways to connect with your audience by sharing stories, both true and invented, under the guidance of a professional storyteller and local treasure.

PILATES

DATE: Fall I – September 9-October 14Fall II – October 20-December 2 (no class November 25)TIME: Wednesdays 9:00-10:00amINSTRUCTOR: Karen BerlandCOST: $55 for one session, $100 if registered for both by Sept. 9

Pilates floor exercises concentrate on development of core strength, flexibility, and mind-body awareness. Pilates practitioners report that their bodies become stronger, longer, leaner, and more able to move through their daily lives with grace and ease. Bring your own mat and see for yourself! Karen is an SCW Certified Pilates instructor.

Jana Klosterboer as Iduna Field (Cemetery Walk 2007)

Pilates class with Karen Berland - two fall sessions!


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A d u L t C L A S S e S & w o r K S h o P S ( C o n t i n u e d )

Adult classes and workshops are open to students age 16 and aboveFALL SESSION

MINDFULNESS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

DATE: September 8-October 13TIME: Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pmCOST: $65INSTRUCTOR: Lee Zook, MSW, PhD

Sitting meditation, walking meditation, body scan meditation, and yoga will all be explored and practiced in this class designed to teach mindfulness as a path to stress relief and everyday peacefulness. Mindfulness techniques have spread to traditional medical settings across the country where they have been found to benefit those with a variety of physical and emotional challenges. Learn and practice these life-enhancing techniques with a qualified instructor in a supportive environment.

SWING DANCE

DATE: October 21-December 2 (no class November 25)TIME: Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pmCOST: $60/pairINSTRUCTOR: Alan Hockersmith

Jump blues, country swing, big band, and old time rock and roll are all on the jukebox for this fun filled six-week course, perfect for those who want to learn this simple and versatile social dance. Couples are encouraged, but not required. Named “local swing dance pioneer” by the Twin Cities’ City Pages, Alan was a driving force behind the resurgence of Swing Dancing in the Twin Cities from 1995 to 1999. Now it’s Decorah’s turn!

DO THE TWO-STEP

DATE: October 21-December 2 (no class November 25)TIME: Wednesdays 7:45-8:45COST: $60/pairINSTRUCTOR: Alan Hockersmith

This time honored dance has changed little from it’s beginning as the Foxtrot, and is adored by many for its smooth motion and easy pace. Join Alan in learning to glide and twirl to the sound of Decorah’s very own Footnotes, Parisian café classics, ballroom ballads, and honky-tonk tunes. Couples are encouraged, but not required.

JAZZ WORKSHOP

DATE: October 20-November 24TIME: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pmCOST: $55INSTRUCTOR: Tom Savre

Open to all musicians interested in developing their improvisational skills in collaboration with others. The history and philosophy of jazz music will be discussed, but most of our time will be spent performing songs as a group and exchanging musical ideas by taking turns improvising dynamic melodies over a wide range of rhythms, musical styles, and chord changes. A moderate proficiency with your instrument and the ability to read music charts will make this workshop most enjoyable for you. Please indicate your instrument when registering. Contact Tom ([email protected]) if you have any questions about your ability to participate.

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ART FOR A CAUSE: MAKING CAPS AND BURP CLOTHS FOR AREA NEWBORNS

DATE: Thursday, September 24TIME: 6:30-9:30pmINSTRUCTOR: Rachelle BranumCOST: $5 suggested donation

Be a modern-day Rosie the Riveter! Give back to your community while feeding your creative spirit and working side-by-side with your girlfriends. We will be designing simple newborn jersey knot hats (out of recycled t-shirt fabric) and burp cloths with flair. All work created during this Ladies’ Night Out will be donated to newborn babies at Winneshiek Medical Center. No sewing experience necessary. If you can cut and pin, come join the assembly line for the first of hopefully many artful acts of kindness.

FUSED GLASS JEWELRY

DATE: Thursday, October 22 & Saturday, October 24TIME: Thursday: 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday: 10:00-11:00am (finishing touches & pick-up)INSTRUCTOR: Kris HendersonCOST: $40/person (includes all materials to make two pieces of jewelry)

ArtHaus welcomes local glass artist Kris Henderson to our studio as she leads you in the unique artistic process of creating fused glass jewelry. Learn to design and create beautiful and colorful pieces of jewelry to give as gifts or keep for yourself!

DESIGN YOUR OWN NOTECARDS/HOLIDAY CARDS

DATE: Thursday, November 12 TIME: 6:30-9:30pmINSTRUCTOR: Rachelle BranumCOST: $25/person (includes all materials)

Bring a friend and together you can create handmade signature stationary or holiday cards while learning techniques you can replicate in the future. Design your own handmade stamp that can be used again and again, explore specialty papers and decorative inks as you unleash your creative spirit.

HOLIDAY ART FAIR PREVIEW

DATE: Friday, December 11 TIME: 5:30-8:30pmCOST: $10 suggested donation toward ArtHaus youth scholarships

Bring your girlfriends and be the first to have a sneak peak of artful objects created by amazing local talent while you enjoy a glass of wine or cup of coffee and some light hors d’oeuvres. Start or finish your holiday shopping while supporting local artists. Be the first to enjoy this beautiful array of jewelry, pottery, photography, notecards, fiber work and much more. Your handmade purchases not only support our local economy but also our thriving community of artists of all ages.

L A d i e S ’ n i G h t o u t e V e n t S

Come and get creative with your friends! No artistic experience necessary. Limit 10 per workshop.


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TINY MASTERS: OPEN STUDIO

DATE: Fall I: September 10-October 15Fall II: October 29-December 10 (no class November 26)AGE: 2-3 years TIME: Thursdays 9:00-10:00amINSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Jones COST: $55/one session or $100 for both sessions if registered by September 10

Has your two-year-old told you “Enough with the crayons, already!”? This art exploration class is designed for children who are ready to make the transition to attending a class independently in addition to exploring new art materials. The focus is on a process-oriented art experience where children are encouraged to explore various media in an open studio setting. Painting, playdough or clay, collage and printmaking are a few examples of the stations they will have to choose from during their hour of studio time.

PUPPET MAKING FOR MINI-MASTERS

DATE: September 10-October 15AGE: 4-5 years TIME: Thursdays 3:30-4:30pmINSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Jones COST: $50 + $25 materials fee

PUPPET MAKING FOR LITTLE MASTERS

DATE: September 10–October 15AGE: 6-8 years TIME: Thursdays 4:45-5:45pmINSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Jones COST: $50 + $25 materials fee

Puppets, puppets, puppets! Students will create finger puppets complete with their very own mini-stage, transform spare footwear into sock puppets with personality, and explore papier-mâché rod puppets in this class inspired by Eulenspiegel Puppets.

RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES: 2-D EXPLORATION

DATE: September 14-October 19AGE: 9-12 years TIME: Mondays 3:30-4:30pmINSTRUCTOR: Lea LovelaceCOST: $50 + $25 materials fee

Many artists are creating artwork in response to the world around them. Current events often influence artists in their choice of materials and methods. We’ll view artworks inspired by both history and contemporary issues, then create our own works responding to the world we live in and our place within it.

FUNKY JUNK: MIXED MEDIA EXPLORATION

DATE: September 14-October 19AGE: 12-15 years TIME: Mondays 4:45–5:45pmINSTRUCTOR: Lea LovelaceCOST: $50 + $25 materials fee

Robert Rauschenberg started it when he painted a quilt and bed sheet into his canvas. Contemporary artists are blurring the boundaries between art and junk. We’ll join fine art materials (like paint, pastels, and printing) with found objects we collect ourselves through a field trip to the Depot and recycling bins. We will explore turning our original 2-D works into 3-D works with found treasures. All that is necessary is an open mind and some great adhesive!

PRINTMAKING FOR MINI-MASTERS

DATE: October 29-December 10 (no class November 26)AGE: 4-5 years TIME: Thursdays 3:30-4:30pmINSTRUCTOR: Lea Lovelace COST: $50 + $25 materials fee

PRINTMAKING FOR LITTLE MASTERS

DATE: October 29-December 10 (no class November 26)AGE: 6-8 years TIME: Thursdays 4:45-5:45pmINSTRUCTOR: Lea Lovelace COST: $50 + $25 materials fee

Has your child transferred his or her fingerprints onto your walls for years? Let ArtHaus instructors focus that desire to transfer by teaching your child the art of printmaking. Kids will create original designs as they learn gyotaku fish/frog printing, stamping, block printing, and more. Each child will create a printed t-shirt, a set of cards, an artistic pillowcase, and artwork to hang in your home gallery!

YOUTH VISUAL ART CLASSES

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FASHION SENSE: MIXED MEDIA EXPLORATION

DATE: November 2-December 7AGE: 9-12 years TIME: Mondays 3:30-4:30pmINSTRUCTOR: Rachelle BranumCOST: $50 + $25 materials fee

No passport necessary, although we will travel around the world to explore the art of fashion in this mixed media class. While clothes function as protection from the elements, they can also express creativity and individuality. Explore global fashion, make a mask, and print your own t-shirt.

THE ART OF DRAWING COMICS

DATE: November 2- December 7 AGE: 13-16 years TIME: Mondays 5:00-6:15pmINSTRUCTOR: Richard MerrittCOST: $50 + $25 materials fee

Whether you are a fan of Spiderman, connoisseur of Scooby Doo, or prefer Japanese Manga, you will appreciate learning how to tell a story through the art of the comic book. Associate Professor of Art and visual artist, Richard Merritt, will teach you how to create illustrated stories that may make you the next great graphic novelist!

THE CEMETERY WALK

DATE: September 9-October 10AGE: 11-adultREHEARSALS: Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pmSaturdays 10:00am-noonPERFORMANCE: Saturday, October 10 at Phelps CemeteryDIRECTOR: Kristen UnderwoodCOST: $90 for students age 11-17, adults participate as volunteers

Work with director Kristen Underwood to create a character inspired by a past resident of Decorah. Theatre games, voice and diction exercises and individual coaching will give you the tools you need to bring your character to life in this site-specific, outdoor theatre event slated for Saturday October 10 in beautiful Phelps Cemetery.

IMPROV

DATE: September 8-October 13TIME: Tuesdays 4:45-5:45pmCOST: $55INSTRUCTOR: Kristen Underwood AGE: 11-14 Open to new and returning students alike, this class is sure to be a super-fun workout for your imagination. Through team-building games and individual flights of fancy, you’ll find the sky’s the limit when the imagination is in charge. Old favorites and brand new games will challenge students of all levels. No experience necessary, just a willingness to say “yes!”


YOUTH PERFORMING ART CLASSES

HANDMADE KILN-FIRED CLAY ORNAMENTS

DATE: Sunday, December 6TIME: 2:00-4:00pm

INSTRUCTOR: Jenna HaugCOST: $10/person

Change out of your Sunday best and bring the kids to play with clay! ArtHaus instructor and local ceramic artist Jenna Haug will

teach you the properties of clay and how to explore texture and underglaze as decoration. Then you and the kids can mold mud

to make ornaments for your tree. At the end of our workshop you will have some keepsakes to help you remember this special

time of year and the special afternoon you spent together. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

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STORYTELLING

DATE: September 9-October 14TIME: Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pmCOST: $60INSTRUCTOR: Richard Simon HansonAGE: 8-adult (under age 8 may be accepted -- please inquire.)

Storytelling is an art form as old as humankind itself. What better way to experience it than in this multi-generational class where students will explore together just what it is that makes a really great story… and how to tell one. Focusing on storytelling as a performance art, discover ways to connect with your audience by sharing stories, both true and invented, under the guidance of a professional storyteller and local treasure.

DRAMATIC LITERATURE III: BRITISH COMEDY

DATE: October 22-December 3 (no class November 26)TIME: Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pmCOST: $65 (materials included)INSTRUCTOR: Kristen UnderwoodAGE: 14-18

Plays are written to be performed not read, and yet a great play can also be great literature. We’ll read three great plays, discuss them as literature (exploring style, theme, and the play’s time and place for historical context), then rehearse and perform selected scenes to experience them out loud! We’ll explore British comedy with Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Oscar Wilde, and Noel Coward. (You don’t need to have attended previous ArtHaus Dramatic Lit classes to participate.)

JAZZ WORKSHOP

DATE: October 20-November 24TIME: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pmCOST: $55INSTRUCTOR: Tom SavreAGE: 12-adult

Open to all musicians interested in developing their improvisational skills in collaboration with others. The history and philosophy of jazz music will be discussed, but most of our time will be spent performing songs as a group and exchanging musical ideas by taking turns improvising dynamic melodies over a wide range of rhythms, musical styles, and chord changes. A moderate proficiency with your instrument and the ability to read music charts will make this workshop most enjoyable for you. Please indicate your instrument when registering. Contact Tom ([email protected]) if you have any questions about your ability to participate.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT

INSTRUCTOR: Amanda CoutureCOST: $55AGE 8-11Date: October 20-December 1 (no class November 24)Time: Tuesdays 4:45-5:45pmAGE: 4-7Date: October 21-December 2 (no class November 25)Time: Wednesdays 4:30--5:30pm

Creative Movement inspires children to channel their energy, emotions, and creativity in an atmosphere that encourages imagination and awareness. Dance is explored as a joy-ful means of expression and appreciation. Children will find an increased ability to focus energy and intention, in addition to exploring beauty through the power of the body.

HOOTENANNY

DATE: Ongoing beginning September 8 TIME: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pmCOST: $5/child, adults welcome at no charge (interested in barter? Ask Liz!)SONG LEADER: Liz RogAGE: All ages welcome. Kids under 5 should be accompanied by an adult.

Come sing, laugh, and move around. Wrap yourself in old songs, new songs, silly songs, and songs of peace, love, spirit and freedom. If you’re an adult, these may be songs you forgot you ever knew. If you’re a kid, you’ll want to teach them to your friends! The word “Hootenanny” was used by Pete Seeger in the 1940s when he and Woody Guthrie began gathering people, young and old, to sing together. They defined a Hootenanny as a “rip-roaring party, a blow-out, a wingding.” No registration necessary, drop in as you can. For more information contact Liz Rog (382-8013 or [email protected]).

CIRCLESONG

DATE: Ongoing beginning September 8TIME: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30amCOST: Suggested donation $5SONG LEADERS: Otter Dreaming and Kristin AlbertsonAGE: Birth and up

A circle of young children and babies, fathers, mothers, and caregivers singing songs that nurture the spirit, along with songs that are just plain fun! No registration necessary, drop in as you can. For more information contact Kristin (382-0025) or Otter (382-3458 or [email protected]).



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ABOUT LITTLE MASTERS ART STUDIOLittle Masters Art Studio fosters art appreciation and offers quality hands-on art education for the busy hands and open minds of budding Little Masters. Each class session will focus on the work of a different famous artist rooted in past or contemporary art history. Each introduced artwork will inspire a new art-making technique exploring new artist materials. By keeping small class sizes Little Masters Art Studio offers a warm, welcoming environment where students can be inspired to explore their individual artistic spirit. The class curriculum is designed for specific ages and abilities of children enrolled in the course, empowering them to succeed in their creative process at all levels.

LEA DONHOWE LOVELACEDIRECTOR OF LITTLE MASTERS ART STUDIO, CO-DIRECTOR OF ARTHAUSA Decorah native and a Luther College graduate, Lea has worked in the field of Art Education for over a decade. She has worn various hats including that of a teaching artist working with diverse populations of varied ages; a program direc-tor for a not-for-profit community art school; the manager of teacher programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago; and an independent contractor/consultant, connecting diverse audience members to museum exhibitions. Lea has her Master of Arts in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2007 she moved back to Decorah with her husband, Mark and their kids Noah (6) and Ada (4), a mere two block commute away from ArtHaus.

RACHELLE REIS BRANUM, INSTRUCTORRachelle is an artist/educator with a degree in Art Education from the University of Northern Iowa. She has experi-ence teaching art in public schools and art centers, and as an artist-in-residence. She has also focused on museum education as a docent at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and is the former Assistant Curator of Education at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska. Rachelle, originally from the area, recently moved back to Decorah with her husband, Mark. When Rachelle isn’t teaching she is attempting to do her own artwork while tending to the needs of her children, Caden (3) and Mara (1).

LINDA ELKINS, INSTRUCTORLinda Elkins has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Fiber Arts from Eastern Michigan University. When Linda isn’t creating her own artwork, she is the Field Placement Di-rector for the Luther College Education Department. Over the years Linda has taught classes in book arts, weaving, 2-D design, paper-making, and many others. She is the mother of three grown children.

JENNIFER FISHER JONES, INSTRUCTORJennifer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Macalester College and holds a K-12 Teaching Certifica-tion in Art from the University of Iowa. She has experience teaching art in private and public schools and has designed and taught after-school art programs and summer art camps in California and Iowa. Her love of Contemporary Art led her into galleries where she had the opportunity to serve as an Art Consultant in San Francisco and later Washington D.C. Jennifer and her husband, Brian, moved to Decorah in 2004. They have two children, Adam (4) and Greta (2).

JENNA JO HAUG, INSTRUCTORJenna is a local sculptor and graduate of Luther College. She has taught art in Iowa and Montana and now makes her home in Decorah with photographer and wine aficionado, Aaron Bodling, and their exceptional daughter, Myra (1).

KRIS HENDERSON, INSTRUCTORReturning to the home of her family and alma mater, Kris is taking her place as a glass artist in the Decorah Regional artist community. A retired educator, she enjoys creating beautiful, colorful, unique pieces of jewelry out of fused glass. Each is one of a kind and truly a delight.

RICHARD MERRITT, INSTRUCTORRichard Merritt is Associate Professor of Art at Luther College teaching courses in drawing, graphic arts, and art history, among others. He has worked in many different disciplines and has published in diverse academic journals. Much of his academic research focuses on the historic interactions between the arts, literature, mathematics and science. His own artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally and he has lectured throughout the United States and Europe.

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ABOUT UPSTART CROW THEATREWORKSThe idea for Upstart Crow Theatreworks was hatched in the fall of 2002 after staging a production of A Midsum-mer Night’s Dream with a cast of Decorah-area children. Seven years and 17 productions later, Upstart Crow offer-ings still have as their foundation a respect for the creative impulse within each of us, and an understanding that the skills practiced in theatre are the same as those useful in the life: good listening, an understanding of our-selves, compassion for others, and a healthy sense of play!Productions: The classical, contemporary, and original plays staged by Upstart Crow are chosen with an eye and ear tuned to good literature, “language plays” that are accessible, yet challenging and interesting to performers and audiences of all ages. Classes: Designed to encourage teamwork, creative thinking and spontaneity, Upstart Crow classes are a great way for students of all ages to learn through play.

KRISTEN UNDERWOOD DIRECTOR OF UPSTART CROW THEATREWORKS, CO-DIRECTOR OF ARTHAUSKristen Underwood has been a theatre professional for over twenty years. She earned her BFA from the University of Colorado/Boul-der, and her MFA from San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theatre. As an actor and director, Kristen has been involved in over one hundred professional productions for companies around the country, in addition to teaching theatre for CU/Boulder and Luther College, among others. After ten years as a managing Core Artist/Education Director for the Commonweal Theatre, Kristen founded Upstart Crow Theatreworks in Decorah, which she is delighted to call home.

KAREN BERLAND, INSTRUCTORKaren Berland became familiar with Pilates while living in Charleston, SC. This particular form of mind-body exercise held her inter-est and she pursued her teaching certification after moving to Decorah four and a half years ago. Karen enjoys sharing the benefits of Pilates, and is finding new motivation in her practice since the birth of her son Elliot, nine months ago.

AMANDA COUTURE, INSTRUCTORAmanda Couture has studied jazz, modern, hip-hop, tap, ballet, and lyrical dance for the past 15 years, and has taught young artists through the Eau Claire School of Dance, as well as independent creative camps, since 2004. A Theatre/Dance major at Luther College, Amanda has been trained through Luther’s Movement Fundamentals curriculum, which focuses on a holistic approach to using the body through movement. By teaching weekly classes at Luther College for area youth, Amanda began conducting research on dance as a way of channeling children’s natural energy to maximize creativity in the young artist. She was served as 2009 director of dance at Dorian Arts Camp.

RICHARD SIMON HANSON, INSTRUCTORRichard Simon Hanson earned his PhD in Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Literature at Harvard University in 1963 and immedi-ately took a job teaching at Luther College. His teaching style quickly earned him the reputation of a storyteller which led to an adven-ture with the National Humanities Series, telling stories across ten states in the company of another teacher, a Haitian drummer, and a professional dancer. The past several decades have seen Simon active in local theatre, leading seminars across the Midwest on the art of storytelling, and sharing stories with people of all ages.

ALAN HOCKERSMITH, INSTRUCTORAlan Hockersmith, named local swing dance pioneer by the Twin Cities City Pages, was a driving force behind the swing dance renais-sance in the Twin Cities from 1995-1999. His classes, and Swing in general, gained local and national notice after having been featured in the Star Tribune, City Pages, Pioneer Press, Elle magazine, and Minnesota Monthly. Alan’s teaching experience includes Swing, Cajun, Country Western, Salsa, Waltz, and Polka. His teaching style emphasizes the fun that any form of dance brings to our lives.

TOM SAVRE, INSTRUCTORTom Savre has been a guitarist and songwriter since before he can remember. Sometime in the late 1980’s while on an extended road trip through the kingdoms of Folk, Pop, Blues, and Rock ‘n Roll, Tom was quite unexpectedly taken into custody by radical members of the Jazz persuasion. Since that time he has been in constant struggle to gain personal freedom through harmonic improvisation. Tom is a native of Minnesota with a long history of connections to Decorah stretching back to his college days at Luther. He has taught guitar to many people over the years and led workshops through community education classes in Minneapolis.

LEE ZOOK, INSTRUCTORLee Zook MSW, PhD is a licensed independent social worker in the State of Iowa. He recently retired from Luther College where he taught social work for many years. He also has a varied background in clinical social work practice. He works part time for the Regional Medical Center’s office in West Union also known as Backbone Area Counseling Center.

Amanda Couture has studied jazz, modern, hip-hop, tap, ballet, and lyrical dance for the past 15 years, and has taught young artists Amanda Couture has studied jazz, modern, hip-hop, tap, ballet, and lyrical dance for the past 15 years, and has taught young artists through the Eau Claire School of Dance, as well as independent creative camps, since 2004. A Theatre/Dance major at Luther College, Amanda has been trained through Luther’s Movement Fundamentals curriculum, which focuses on a holistic approach to using the body through movement. By teaching weekly classes at Luther College for area youth, Amanda began conducting research on dance as a way of channeling children’s natural energy to maximize creativity in the young artist. She was served as 2009 director of dance at Dorian Arts Camp.

RICHARD SIMON HANSON, INSTRUCTORRICHARD SIMON HANSON, INSTRUCTORRichard Simon Hanson earned his PhD in Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Literature at Harvard University in 1963 and immedi-ately took a job teaching at Luther College. His teaching style quickly earned him the reputation of a storyteller which led to an adven-ture with the National Humanities Series, telling stories across ten states in the company of another teacher, a Haitian drummer, and a professional dancer. The past several decades have seen Simon active in local theatre, leading seminars across the Midwest on the art of storytelling, and sharing stories with people of all ages.

ALAN HOCKERSMITH, INSTRUCTORAlan Hockersmith, named local swing dance pioneer by the Twin Cities City Pages, was a driving force behind the swing dance renais-

RICHARD SIMON HANSON, INSTRUCTOR

trip through the kingdoms of Folk, Pop, Blues, and Rock ‘n Roll, Tom was quite unexpectedly taken into custody by radical members of trip through the kingdoms of Folk, Pop, Blues, and Rock ‘n Roll, Tom was quite unexpectedly taken into custody by radical members of the Jazz persuasion. Since that time he has been in constant struggle to gain personal freedom through harmonic improvisation. Tom is a native of Minnesota with a long history of connections to Decorah stretching back to his college days at Luther. He has taught guitar to many people over the years and led workshops through community education classes in Minneapolis.

LEE ZOOK, INSTRUCTORLee Zook MSW, PhD is a licensed independent social worker in the State of Iowa. He recently retired from Luther College where he taught social work for many years. He also has a varied background in clinical social work practice. He works part time for the Regional Medical Center’s office in West Union also known as Backbone Area Counseling Center.

SCHOLARSHIPSArtHaus strives to be accessible to all, regardless of

age, experience, or ability to pay. Thanks to generous donations made by the many Friends of ArtHaus, full and partial scholarships are, at this time, available to all youth programs upon request. Adults interested

in tuition assistance are also encouraged to inquire – full and partial scholarships for adults are available in

exchange for volunteer hours! Please inquire if you are interested in receiving a scholarship or would like to

contribute to the scholarship fund.

GIFT CERTIFICATESGift Certificates to ArtHaus are available in any

amount. Call or stop by to pick one up for someone you love.

EVENT RENTAL ArtHaus makes a cozy setting for intimate

concerts, private parties, and other gatherings of around 50 or fewer. Call us for rates

and more information.

BECOME A FRIEND OF ARTHAUS

ArtHaus is made possible through the sponsorship of Decorah Regional Art Council. All contributions in support of ArtHaus made

to DRAC are tax deductible. DRAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Call us if you’d like more information about becoming a

Friend of ArtHaus.

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PLAN AHEAD! REGISTRATION DAY FOR WINTER/SPRING 2010 SESSION

IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 11:00 am-1:00 pm

DURING THE HOLIDAY ART FAIR.

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