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Registration & Refunds Advance registration and full payment is required for all classes except Art Adventures. Classes are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment, so please register early. Register online at www.joslyn.org or call (402) 661-3846. Joslyn’s refund policy is as follows: 50% refund for cancellations made up to two weeks prior to the class start date; no refunds for cancellations made less than two weeks before a class begins. Materials are provided.

Student Art Display The Riley Education Gallery, located near the Museum’s classrooms, features artwork by children and adults in Joslyn’s classes. Four times each year a selection of new work is displayed. Stop by to see what our students are doing!

Art Class Scholarships Thanks to a special fund established by Mrs. Louise Wickstrum, the family of David S. and Bella Block, and the Joslyn Art Museum Association, financial assistance may be available for class enrollment. If a child’s or adult’s participation is dependent upon financial aid, please call (402) 661-3846. All requests will be held in confidence.

Photography Joslyn will occasionally photograph students in classes for use in promotional materials, including the Museum’s website. If you do not want you or your child to be photographed, please notify Joslyn’s Criss Center for Education in writing.

Joslyn’s Criss Center for Education programs are made possible in part by the Joslyn Art Museum Association.

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I M P O R T A N T N O T E S

Joslyn Members: $40 per series; General Public: $50 per series

Small-Fry SculptureSaturdays: January 21, 28, February 4; 10-11:30 amKids will learn to create sculptures with help from artists in the galleries. We’ll see work by Dale Chihuly, Jun Kaneko, and Alexander Calder before making colorful three-dimensional artworks from clay, cut-paper, and wire. Instructor: Carey Hernandez

Colorful CanvasesSaturdays: February 11, 18, 25; 10-11:30 amThis class will teach pint-sized painters the basics of color mixing and introduce concepts of abstract painting. We’ll look to artists in the galleries for inspiration, then create canvas paintings full of color and pattern. Instructor: CaSandra Johnson

Feathers & FurSaturdays: March 4, 11, 18; 10-11:30 amAn exhibition full of pictures of feathery fowl and furry beasts will get students excited to create critters of their own as we learn painting, drawing, and printmaking techniques in the studio.Instructor: Carey Hernandez

Panda PicturesSaturdays: March 25, April 1, 8; 10-11:30 amStillwater, the wise Panda next door, is one of illustrator Jon J Muth’s most beloved characters. We will look at original artworks featuring the Zen master Panda, then bring him to life in our own prints, drawings, and Asian ink wash paintings. Instructor: CaSandra Johnson

Print it up!Saturdays: April 22, 29, May 6; 10-11:30 amCreate piles of pictures! Students will look in the galleries to find pattern, line, and texture to incorporate into their relief and collagraph prints. They’ll also work collaboratively to create a screen print design for a class t-shirt and poster. Instructor: CaSandra Johnson

AGES 5-7

AGES 3-5 (with an adult)

Art AdventuresFridays: January 6-May 26; 10:30-11:30 amJoslyn Members: $8 adult/child pair per session, $1 each additional child

General Public: $10 adult/child pair per session, $2 each additional child

Drop by with your preschooler to see artworks in the galleries and to do a simple art-making activity. Art Adventures is a great way for young artists to have their first Museum experiences – with a grown-up by their side – before coming to art classes on their own.

Instructor: Therese Straseski

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www.joslyn.org art classesFOR CH ILDREN & ADULTSWINTER/SPRING 2017

IMAGE: “Karl and Koo drew several pictures together” from Zen Ties, 2008, watercolor and ink, © Jon J Muth

Illustration: Character DesignSaturdays: January 21, 28, February 4, 11; 10 am-noonOne of the most important parts of storytelling is creating compelling characters. Some characters have super powers, some are silly, and others are villainous. This class will utilize an exhibition of illustrations by Jon J Muth to better understand what makes a character interesting. We’ll learn techniques to sketch, draw, ink, and color original characters of our own. Instructor: Fredd Gorham

Crazy for ClaySaturdays: January 21, 28, February 4, 11; 1-3 pmLearn to pinch, coil, and mold clay to bring ideas from your imagination to life. We’ll look at artworks in the galleries for inspiration before creating sculptures of our own back in the studio. Instructor: Dan Crane

Lyrical IllustrationSaturdays: February 18, 25, March 4, 11; 10 am-noonIllustrator Jon J Muth brings the words of musician Bob Dylan into view in the picture book Blowin’ in the Wind. We’ll look at original artworks from this book and others before challenging ourselves to create visual imagery for some of our favorite songs. Instructor: Fredd Gorham

Papier Mâché: Animal MountsSaturdays: February 18, 25, March 4, 11; 1-3 pmMany hunters use an art form called taxidermy to preserve the pelts of animals and create lifelike trophies of animals to hang on the wall or stand as sculpture. We’ll see paintings of animal mounts and use papier mâché to create trophies without harming a single critter. Instructor: Andy Smith

Drawing AnimalsSaturdays: March 18, 25, April 1, 8; 1-3 pmPaintings of grizzly bears, geese, and bison will encourage students to look more closely at the various shapes, textures, and patterns found in wildlife. In the studio we’ll draw from taxidermy mounts, and even live animals, while learning to use professional drawing tools and techniques to more accurately draw animals.Instructor: Therese Straseski

Basic DrawingThursdays: January 19, 26, February 2, 16, 23, March 2; 6-8 pmJoslyn Members: $79; General Public: $95This class will introduce basic drawing concepts and techniques to new students and hone the skills of experienced artists. Students will explore a variety of drawing tools, including graphite and charcoal, while learning to render proportion, value, and perspective. Instructor: Ron Sykes

Intro to Acrylic PaintingThursdays: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23; 6-8:30 pmJoslyn Members: $100; General Public: $120Gain confidence with a brush in this class that will teach the basics of acrylic painting. Students will experience a variety of exercises that will teach color mixing, and brush and knife techniques, before creating a simple still life composition. Instructor: Jaim Hackbart

Watercolor(A) Fridays: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24; 10 am-12:30 pmand/or(B) Fridays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7; 10 am-12:30 pmJoslyn Members: $105; General Public: $126Explore basic watercolor painting as you work from photographic observation. Learn how to mix and overlay colors, create transparent washes, and practice a variety of brush techniques. Experienced students will enjoy working in the studio with a knowledgeable instructor as a resource for questions or critique. Instructor: Matt Jones

Acrylic Painting: Unique TechniquesSaturdays: January 21, 28, February 4, 11; 1-3:30 pmJoslyn Members: $76; General Public: $92Experiment with new acrylic painting techniques in this class that will introduce you to painting on altered surfaces, painting additives, thin glazes, and non-traditional tools.Instructor: Matt Jones

Intro to PhotographySundays: January 29, February 5, 12; 1-3 pm Joslyn Members: $42; General Public: $51Learn the ins-and-outs of digital photography and how to make the most of your camera’s setting and functions. Students will spend time in the studio and in the Museum’s public spaces to take pictures and explore the photographic possibilities. Students need to bring a digital camera. Instructor: Jim Ferguson

Oil Painting FundamentalsSaturdays: February 18, 25, March 4, 11; 1-3:30 pmJoslyn Members: $76; General Public: $92Artworks from the Museum’s collection will provide insight to oil painting approaches and subjects. Students will learn the basics of color mixing, layering, glazing, and application techniques. Instructor: Cody Wheelock

Photography: Winter TrailsSunday: February 26; 11 am-3:30 pmJoslyn Members: $36; General Public: $44This special photography workshop will begin at Joslyn for some initial instruction and for a chance to gain inspiration from an exhibition featuring romantic depictions of hunting and fishing. After time spent in the studio and galleries, we’ll caravan or carpool to Fontenelle Forest to hike the snowy trails, look for wildlife, and work with a “mountain man” model to create rugged images of our own. Dress warm! Bring a digital camera and a snack.Instructor: Jim Ferguson

Advanced DrawingThursdays: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 20, 27;6-8 pmJoslyn Members: $87; General Public: $105This class will build upon basic drawing skills and teach advanced rendering techniques in portraiture, perspective, and value. Students will spend time drawing from within the Museum’s unique architectural spaces and hone their skills working with a dressed model. Instructor: Ron Sykes

AGES 8-12 TEENS & ADULTS

IMAGES: (Above) Alexander Pope (American, 1849-1924), Trophies of the Hunt, 1899, oil on canvas, 37 1/4 x 43 in., The Manoogian Collection (below) Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (American, 1819-1905), Mink

Trapping Prime, 1862, oil on canvas, 20 1/8 x 30 in., Collection of Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, Vermont. Gift of Richard H. Carleton, 1969-1, Photograph by Bruce Schwarz

Second Semester: Weeks of January 17-April 11Joslyn Members: $125; General Public: $140 This 24-week visual arts program continues with its introduction to Joslyn’s collections and exhibitions and art instruction in six media – drawing, painting, pottery, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and fiber arts – for students in grades 1–12.

Space is available for some age groups. Please visit www.joslyn.org for second semester enrollment options.

JOSLYN ART SCHOOL & HOME SCHOOL ART SCHOOL

Joslyn Members: $57 per series; General Public: $65 per seriesDrawing in the WildSaturdays: March 18, 25, April 1, 8; 10 am-noon Joslyn Members: $91; General Public: $110Gain confidence rendering feathers and fur in this class that will take you into the wild to better draw animals. After some initial instruction in the studio utilizing taxidermy animals we’ll have a visit from some live critters from the conservation group Wildlife Encounters, then venture out of the Museum to draw animals big and small at Fontenelle Forest and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Instructor: Megan McCleay

Oil Painting: Portrait of a Mountain ManSaturdays: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 22, 29; 1-3:30 pmJoslyn Members: $105; General Public: $126Learn the fundamentals of portraiture painting with a historically accurate costumed mountain man. An exhibition featuring portraits of mountain men and scenes of perilous hunts will demonstrate the romanticism and heroic status put upon the buckskin and fur of our model. Instructor: Rachel Mindrup

IMAGE: “Yes, ‘n’ how many times must the cannonballs fly …” from Blowin’ in the Wind, 2011, watercolor, © Jon J Muth

Advanced Acrylics: Wild LifesThursdays: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20; 6-8:30 pmJoslyn Members: $105; General Public: $126Still life paintings in the Wild Spaces, Open Seasons exhibition will provide the framework for this class that will teach advanced techniques to create realistic detail in a still life. Students will challenge themselves to paint a trompe l’oeil, or “fool the eye,” still life depicting steely hunting paraphernalia and taxidermy animals full of sumptuous texture.Instructor: Troy Muller