Perkins Center Course Catalog Fall 2014

Locally Produced Art

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Noon – 3 pm

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and fill it with a complimentary salad or soup

from our Area’s favorite restaurants.

All the proceeds benefit the South Jersey Food Bank

and the Perkins Center for the Arts Scholarship Fund.

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Perkins Center Newsletter Contributors: Vickie Jameson, Alan Willoughby, Kathleen PopelakEditor: Diane FelcynCatalog Design: Nancy Schmidt

A Note from theExecutive DirectorAt times, when I get overwhelmed with duedates for final reports, grant writing andbudgets, I’m tempted to streamline andspecialize what I do as the Executive Direc-tor. The classic, focus upon doing one thingand doing it well comes to mind. It’s attimes like this, when faced with multiple

priorities, I get to thinking about the relationship between special-ization and generalization.

Looking back over the years I’ve been at Perkins Center (which hasbeen quite a few!) I’d describe my management style as “handson.” I do a lot of little things and I find the opportunity to workdirectly with pretty much everyone on the staff. I’ve always feltthat to be a successful director meant focusing upon the organi-zational vision, leadership and accomplishments combined withgetting your hands dirty and doing simple, daily tasks which con-tribute to the overall operations of the Center.

Our cultural icon in education is specialization; you go to school tolearn to become something, a doctor, an electrician, a lawyer, ateacher, an artist and more. Generalization has taken on a some-what negative connotation in today’s world. I’m not sure it’s forthe better, but we’ve put liberal arts education to rest or at the veryleast, rendered it dormant. I looked up “liberal arts” in Wikipedia,which said, “The liberal arts are those subjects or skills that in clas-sical antiquity were considered essential for a free person to knowin order to take an active part in civic life…”

Now, don’t get me wrong, I respect boundaries and know the valueand efficiency in specialization. When I get together with a groupof my peers in arts administration or ceramics and we “talk thetalk” of our specialty—we sync and immerse ourselves in speakinga common language and shared experience and often come upwith insightful perspectives from the unique vantage points weare looking from. But there is a temptation for specialization tolead to disassociation, a kind of disconnect. When we see theworld in terms of our knowledge specialty it inevitably becomessomewhat distorted or skewed, unless we’ve charted a clear anddefined path back to the general…

After nearly 24 years at the helm of Perkins Center, I seem to(almost) daily deal with this delicate balance between specializa-tion and generalization. How can we go deep with the particularsunique to our field (and specialty) and the general of which thesynonyms include broad, inclusive, every day, natural, prevalent,routine, universal. How can we bring the general back into the spe-cific and create a healthy balance between specialization andgeneralization? Figure that out and we’d be a long way in solvingthe world’s problems!

Alan Willoughby, Executive Director

Annual MeetingThursday, September 25, 7 p.m.Perkins Center, MoorestownJoin Perkins Center’s Board ofTrustees, Staff and Members for theAnnual Membership Meeting. Theevening’s agenda will include theelection of the Board of Trustees andthe Executive Director’s report detail-ing the accomplishments over thepast year.

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Public SupportNational Endowment for the ArtsNJ State Council on the ArtsNJ Historic TrustNJ350Township of MoorestownBorough of Collingswood

Business, Corporation andFoundation Support1772 FoundationACR (Advanced Construction)Advocare—SJ PediatricsAllen, Ogozalek, Banasz CampaignApple KitchensBank of AmericaBarclay GroupBayadaBidwell ChiropracticBollinger Inc. Campbell SoupCanton Custom Homes

Capehart & ScatchardCare KinesisCare OneCheckpoint SystemsComegno Law GroupCoriell Institute D’Olier FoundationDomenica FoundationEisner Amper LLPFazler Engineering-ArchitectureFloyd GroupFrank & Lydia Bergen FoundationGarrison ArchitectsGeraldine R. Dodge FoundationHempstead & Co. Henri’s ClosetHolman Automotive GroupHorizon Foundation for NJInfinity Title AgencyJanney Montgomery / Ryan Tickner

Kitchen & Associates

Lewis Funeral HomeLiberty Bell BankMaley & AssociatesMerriken Financial GroupMildred Davis FoundationMoorestown Friends SchoolMoorestown HardwareMoorestown MallMoorestown Youth Softball Assn.Nimble NeedlePaul Canton Custom HomesPeter TrentacostePinnacle Wealth & BenefitsPNC Arts AlivePNC BankPSE&GRailroad ConstructionRe/Max Main St. RealtyRiggons OilRiverton PartnersSamaritan HospiceSchnader Harris Segal LewisSmart CEO/RethinkableSouth Jersey CharitableFoundation

Subaru of AmericaSuretySusquehanna BankSt Paul’s Evangelical ChurchSchopf & WeissTargetThe Bunbury Company

Individual SupportJacqueline Miner-HarrisMartha BaltzellKarry BanksMelissa BlantonEmma Brailovsky

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Thank you to all who have supportedPerkins Center for the Arts during our 2014 Fiscal Year.

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Paul Canton, IIIJackie CarrollJoanne & Jim CarruthersDorothy CebulaJohn & Marguerite CelaniRebecca CelharElaine CitronJohn and Carol ClarkEd & Millie ClearyMichele CookRichard CraneAlfred & Ann DriscollAnn DurhamBeverly EzzeDiane FelcynTom Figlio & Susan WhitehouseSharla FloydMichael ForemanToni & Bob GarrisonJean GerryDeena GershMargie GormanRoger GrahamPaul GuerinMonika HauserElizabeth Heston PontilloGeorge & Mitzi HoneyfordAnne Marie InglisSiobhan KeefeRobert and Suzanne KennyCalvin & Ursula KnoweltonTheresa KopaszJackie KutcherAlan & Helene LilholtJeff & Libby LucasColleen & Joe MaguireDonna MaxwellBarb & Morgan McDonaldMargaret McMahonKaren MestichelliLisa MillerWilliam MontgomeryBarry MooreJudite MoraisMatthew & Holly Moxhay

Kathy & James MullinBarbara & Richard NemiroffDaniel & Linda NemmersChristian & Noelle NoyesKeith & Heather OmlorTina & Giovanni PassamontiEric PorterMarie & Alexander PoulathasHope & Michael ProperAndrew & Cheryl RobertsBrian RowlandJoseph SalkowitzRichard & Marie SchallNancy & Norman SchmidtBetsy SchnorrRebecca & Andrew SchriberClaire ScottMaunie SgobboMatthew SimeonH. R. StainrookFrank StaneckWilliam StoneAnn UntalanBenjamin VellaDonna VitaleRichard WeissThomas R. WhitesellAlan Willoughby & Linda Shusterman

Pamela Perkins YoungHoward Zeidman

Carriage House CampaignBonnie ShawBrendon & Beth RenoufCarol MorganChris & Deena DaloisioHarry Richard StainrookHeather ThressHolman Automotive GroupJanet SkarbekJoseph and Joan PonessaMary & Karl ShelleyMichael ConcaNancy Schmidt

Neal & Diana McGrawPamela Perkins YoungSamuel SilverTheresa Kopasz

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We thank all who have sup-ported Perkins Center for the Artsduring our last fiscal year in ourAnnual Giving and Capital FundCampaigns.

Annual Giving: One of themost important areas in PerkinsCenter's fundraising efforts, theseunrestricted funds support theCenter's ability to undertake newinitiatives while supporting day-to-day operations including theability to continue to offer andstrengthen programs, free schoolresidencies & camp scholarshipsfor Camden youth, exhibitions,concerts, free & low cost pro-gramming serving the South Jer-sey region and more.

Capital Fund Support:Perkins Center's Capital Fund is away to support major new initia-tives above and beyond the Cen-ter's usual operating expenses.Expenses include:n Maintaining propertyn Investing in expensive equip-

ment and materials, computersystems, & collections/acquisi-tions

n Renovating, preserving, restor-ing or building facilities orstructuresIf you'd like to support Perkins

Center in either of these areas,please call Diane Felcyn or visitperkinscenter.org

Moorestown DeCaféCoffeehouse ConcertsCelebrate 22nd SeasonPerkins Center for the Arts wel-comes another incredible DeCafeseason. Our dedicated DeCafevolunteers have been workingdiligently to produce anotherexciting season featuring thehighest quality musicians per-forming in intimate house con-certs in the Perkins Center,Moorestown living room. $20admission includes light refresh-ments. Season Subscriptions areavailable for $100 (6 shows forthe price of 5!).

Call us today to buy yoursubscription or tickets!(856) 235-6488

2014-2015 Concert Dates:

n 4th Friday in September9/26/14, Diego Garcia

n 3rd Friday in October10/17/14, Jennifer Yuill

n 3rd Friday in November11/21/14, Honey Dewdrops

n 4th Friday in Jan 1/23/15

n 3rd Friday in Feb 2/20/15

n 3rd Friday in March 3/20/15

Doors open at 7:30 p.m.Music begins at 8:15 p.m. Please note that DeCafé will notbe issuing a physical ticket, butwill instead keep a list of namesand have that available at thedoor. Because of limited seatingand the popularity of this series,advanced tickets are highly rec-ommended.

Staff News

Samantha Salazar completed herMaster’s degree in Arts Administra-tion from Drexel University thispast year.

In January, Diane Felcyn gave birthto her second daughter, Amelia.She and big sister Silvia are eagerto be a part of Perkins Center’s pro-grams very soon.

In April, Alison Hunt gave birth toher first child, Bennett.

In June, Alan Willoughby became agrandfather when his grandson,Aiden was born.

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Kate Popelak completed the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadel-phia’s Designing Leadership: Executive Development for the Arts, Culture &Creative Sectors Program this past spring.


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Our Arts and Eco Camp, Natural Inspirations, broughtthe arts and the environment together for anotherfun-filled year. During the eight week summer pro-gram, children gained a deeper understanding ofhow art can be inspired by the natural world bymaintaining and harvesting vegetables in the Eco-Studio, visiting local museums and environment cen-ters, and of course, exploring various art mediums.

Campers enjoyed creating handmade birdfeeders,sculpting vases and garden plaques, designinghandmade seed paper, constructing animals createdin clay and papier-mâché, choreographing dancesand learning rhythm beats inspired by the ele-ments, and much more! Through our partnershipwith Sustainable Moorestown and the GrowingGivers program, every camper planted seeds andraised vegetables to the transplant age which willbe donated to community share gardens that con-tribute at least 10% of their yield to food pantriesand shelters within Burlington County. These proj-ects and activities presented campers with theopportunity to make a difference in their ecologicalimpact on the world, while making the connectionbetween the arts and environment.

28 Years of Summer Camps!

Perkins Center for the Arts Summer Arts and EcoCamp extends a heartfelt thanks to our volun-teers, funding partners, and to those who havecontributed to our Camp Hero Program.

New Jersey State Council on the ArtsNational Endowment for the ArtsThe Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

Discover Jersey ArtsPNC Arts Alive

The Mildred Davis FoundationThe Peter Trentacoste Foundation

SubaruTarget

Wegmans Skye’s the Limit FoundationBarb & Morgan McDonaldFlaggs Garden Center

Sustainable Moorestown

Conservatory of MusicProgramPerkins Center for the Arts’ Con-servatory of Music offers a fullprogram of beginner to advancedinstruction for students aged 6 toadult. Conservatory faculty mem-bers are graduates of major musicconservatories and universities.Many of our instructors have rig-orous training in specializedmusical fields and several of themperform on a professional level. Students receive individualinstruction in piano, flute, panflute, piccolo, recorder, keyboard,guitar, violin, viola, percussion,music theory and composition.Voice lessons are offered for stu-dents aged 12 to adult. Voice stu-dents also learn to read pitchesand rhythms and understand thefundamentals of music theory. Lessons for all instruments areavailable in our Moorestown cen-ter. In addition, we offer a fluteensemble and have plans for aviolin ensemble this fall. We arealso scheduling lessons for piano,violin, viola, music theory andcomposition in our Collingswoodcenter, with plans to expand ourinstrument offerings there in thenear future.

Students may register for 30-minute, 45-minute or 60-minutelessons at either location. Triallessons are also available for allinstruments. Lessons can bescheduled by calling Vickie Jame-son, our Conservatory Coordina-tor, at 856-235-6488 Ext. 302.

Cost and ScheduleThe Conservatory school year isarranged in four 10-week quar-ters, beginning in September,November, January and April. Thesummer session, beginning inJune, is flexible in duration. Newstudents may enroll at any timeduring any quarter. Tuition is pro-rated, based upon the date les-sons begin. Students will bebilled individually according toteacher/student schedules. Pay-ment for quarters and summersession is due in full by the firstlesson.

The cost for lessons is as follows:

n 1/2 hour$25.00 for Members$28.00 for Non-Members

n 3/4 hour$35.75 for Members$38.75 for Non-Members

n 1 hour $46.50 for Members$49.50 for Non-Members

n 1 hour ensemble*$26.50 for Members $29.50 for Non-Members

*Ensemble instruction isarranged by teachers accordingto students’ skills.

Benefits of Music Education

n Playing a musical instrumentor taking voice lessons makesyou smarter. Many studieshave been conducted on theeffects of music on the brain.Scientists say that childrenwho are exposed to music orthose who play an instrumentdo better in school than thosewho don’t. Recent researchsuggests exposure to musicmay benefit a child’s readingage, IQ and the developmentof certain parts of the brain.Adults can benefit from learn-ing to play an instrument, too,because it helps the mind tobe alert and active, eventuallyhelping to sharpen memory.

n Learning music teaches disci-pline. Learning to play aninstrument is like learning tospeak another language and itcan be challenging at times.One of the qualities musicplayers possess is discipline.You have to be disciplined inorder to master playing yourinstrument. It is important toset a time each day to prac-tice, practice and practicesome more.

n Playing a musical instrumentor singing relieves stress.Weall have days when we are sostressed that we just want totake a break from it all. Haveyou ever noticed that whenyou hear soft, soothing musicyou feel more relaxed? Playingan instrument or singing cando that and more, especially ifyou’re the one playing orsinging. Music is one of life’ssimple joys because it helpscalm the mind.

n Playing a musical instrumentor singing gives you a senseof achievement. If you’re abeginner learning to play yourfirst piece, it can be frustrat-ing. But once you’ve masteredit, the satisfaction you’ll feel ispriceless. Never mind if it’s justa simple piece; you’ll never for-get the first piece you’ve mas-tered. You are one step closerto achieving your goal. That iscertainly something to beproud of!

n Playing a musical instrumentor singing is fun! Sure, it canbe a lot of hard work, butthere is no denying that play-ing an instrument or singing isfun! Once you get better at it,opportunities will arise for youto share your newly acquiredskill with your family andfriends. Who knows, you mightalso consider playing orsinging professionally in thefuture. But whatever path youchoose to follow, music canonly help to enhance andenrich your life.


Conservatory News

Did you know that we offer music lessons throughour Conservatory of Music in COLLINGSWOOD?

Contact Vickie Jamesonfor more information, (856) 235-6488 ext. 302

Members1/2 hour $25.00 | 3/4 hour $35.75 | 1 hour $46.50 | 1 hour Ensemble* $26.50

Non-Members1/2 hour $28.00 | 3/4 hour $38.75 | 1 hour $49.50 | 1 hour Ensemble* $29.50

*The ensemble instruction is arranged by teachers according to students’ skills.

Moorestown395 Kings Highway

Collingswood30 Irvin Avenue

To Register:

Call Vickie Jameson,

Conservatory Coordinator

Monday to Friday at

(856) 235-6488 ext. 302

The Conservatory school year is arranged in four 10 week quarters, beginning in September,November, February and April. The summer session, beginning in June, is flexible in duration. Newstudents may enroll at any time during any quarter. Tuition is pro-rated, based upon the date les-sons begin. Students will be billed individually according to teacher/student schedules. Paymentfor quarters and summer session is due in full by the first lesson. The cost for lessons is as follows:

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Made to PlayAges 2½–5A new drop-in arts explorationclass for kids!This “open studio” class featuresstations of paint, clay, crayons,nature and recycled objects andmore for young artists to exploretheir imaginations. Through sen-sory exploration, discovery andplay, children will have fun, getmessy, create art and gain self-confidence! Projects are designedfor children ages 2½–5, but otherages are welcomed.Teacher: Perkins StaffDates: September 15–November 17Code: CAE-10Days: MondaysTimes: 9:30–11:30 a.m.Tuition: Pay as You Wish!

2 & 3D Art Exploration IAges 4–6Explore the world of colorthrough a variety of media. Bringyour imagination while weexplore through the use of tem-pera and watercolor paint, draw-ing materials, papier-mâché, andcollage. Emphasis will be onprocess, imagination and individ-ual expression. This class may berepeated, since new projects aredesigned for each term!Teacher: Jenni DeetsDates: September 17–November 19Code: CAE-11Days: WednesdaysTimes: 4:30–6:00 p.m.Tuition: $110 members

$130 non-membersSupply fee: $25

NEW! The CreatingClubAges 4–6NOTE DATESThis class is a chance for kids toget their hands dirty and explorevarious 2D mediums. We’ll workwith drawing materials, watercol-ors, tempera paint, and collage.Kids will learn to express them-selves and let their creativity runwild! Teacher: Kristen MooreDates: September 20–November 29

(No Class November 1, 2014)Code: CAE-12Days: SaturdaysTimes: 9:15–10:30 a.m.Tuition: $110 members


NEW! Art Exploration IIAges 6–8This class focuses on buildingsolid skills and inspiring creativi-ty. This session includes a widevariety of painting, drawing andsculpture projects that are specif-ically tailored to your child’s ageand ability while integratingdiverse materials. Note: ArtExploration I is not required as aprerequisite for this courseTeacher: Jenni DeetsDates: September 15–November 17Code: CAE-13Days: MondaysTimes: 4:30–6:00 p.m.Tuition: $110 members


NEW! ImaginationExplorationAges 7–10Young artists will be encouragedto use their imagination andexplore the possibilities of thearts through the use of paint,drawing materials, and more.Come explore a variety of artmaterials and techniques andself-expression while makingprojects as unique as you! Teacher: Nicole FariesDates: September 18–November 20Code: CAE-14Days: ThursdaysTimes: 4:30–6:00 p.m.Tuition: $110 members

$130 non-members Supply fee: $25

NEW!Teen FoundationsTeacher: Maddy GoldDates: September 20–November 22 Code: CAE-40Days: SaturdaysTimes: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Tuition: $125 members



Classes for Children | 10 WeeksCollingswood

Mosaics The goal of this class is to givethe participants all the skills andinformation that will enable themto complete one or more projectsof their own choosing. Examples:flower pots, tables, birdbath, aframed mosaic or creating a largemosaic installation in their ownhome. There will be lots of indi-vidual attention pertaining totheir own style of work. No mosa-ic experience necessary…all lev-els welcome. Just come and havea wonderfully joyful time in apeaceful atmosphere embellish-ing projects of your choice.Teacher: Jackie Stack LagakosDates: September 20–November 22Code: CMM-59Days: SaturdaysTimes: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Tuition: $155 members


Introduction to BasicDrawingHow many things do you seeevery day and wish you coulddraw that? Flowers in the garden,a cat sitting on the porch step, asleeping baby? Drawing givesyou the power to express yourselfon the page, to create an imageas you see it, but full of emotion,different from a photograph. Thiscourse will make you proficient inthe art of drawing. You will learnall the basics that create a realis-tic drawing: line, shape, form,tone. Topics will include drawingbasic perspective, studies of natu-ral objects, still-life and thehuman form. This course willteach you to see like an artist tocreate life-like artworks.Teacher: Maddy GoldDates: September 17–November 19Code: CDR-50Days: WednesdaysTimes: 7:00–9:30 p.m.Tuition: $150 members

$175 non-members

Intermediate DrawingThe Next StepThis class takes Basic Drawing tothe next level. Most artists can’tleap from beginning drawing toadvanced without more develop-ment of their approach to form,perspective and studies of real-life objects. Where Basic Drawingliterally teaches the basics, Inter-mediate Drawing takes you to thenext level: expanding your reper-toire of drawings beyond still-lifeto the larger landscape of life–lit-erally and figuratively. Intermedi-ate Drawing will teach you toincorporate larger objects, vistasand people. This course will alsoincorporate color–adding in pas-tels and or colored pencils to adda secondary, vibrant element toyour work. This course will broad-en your perspective as an artist.Teacher: Maddy GoldDates: September 18–November 20Code: CDR-51Days: ThursdaysTimes: 7:00–9:30 p.m.Tuition: $150 members

$175 non-members

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NEW! Life Drawingand PerspectiveIn this course, students will learnthe basics of perspective draw-ing and apply that knowledge tothe human form. Working fromthe figure model the class willalso learn how to see simplifiedforms, anatomical structures aswell as application of drawingtechniques. The class will includelong poses with the purpose ofcreating finished works. Teacher: Patrick Lyons NeilsonDates: September 18–November 20Code: CAP-73Days: ThursdaysTimes: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Tuition: $150 members

$175 non-membersModel Fee: $35

Painting Landscapesand Still LifeUse the medium of your choice,with an emphasis on individualinterpretation and direction.Classes will include demonstra-tions using various techniques inwatercolor, oil, and drawingmediums. This class is for thoseinterested in getting their feetwet with different mediums orjust wishing to hone their skillswhile observing how othermediums perform. We will createin the studio in numerous sub-jects of still life, landscape andfigures in the landscape. All lev-els are welcome to this class socome and join us for the numberone priority…Having Fun whilelearning!Teacher: Philip CarrollDates: September 19–November 21Code: CAP-50Days: FridaysTimes: 1:00–3:30 p.m.Tuition: $150 members

$175 non-members

NEW! Portrait PaintingUsing the human head as aguide and inspiration, studentswill achieve a greater under-standing of drawing, form, pro-portion, color mixing and light.The class process will includeworking from a model whilelearning how to simplify thehead into geometric shapes aswell as instruction on anatomicalstructures with the intention ofcapturing expression and emo-tion. Discussions will include theworks of present and past artists,palettes, specific techniques andcompositional ideas.

Teacher: Patrick Lyons NeilsonDates: September 16–November 18Code: CAP-71Days: TuesdaysTimes: 6:00–9:00 p.m.Tuition: $150 members


Life Painting andDrawingThis course is designed to helpthe beginning artist becomefamiliar with painting & drawingmaterials and techniquesthrough weekly study of thehuman figure. Students will learnanatomy, gesture, proportion,color, and design through study-ing of the live model, both nudeand clothed. The course will alsofocus on constructing form,space, and volumetric relation-ships through a series of mono-chromatic, limited color, and fullcolor studies of the model in avarious spatial situations. Timespent on each pose will expandthroughout the course in aneffort to explore a more complextreatment of form, color, surface,and design. This course would beideal for beginner intermediateartists, although some experi-ence drawing from the model ispreferred.Teacher: David WilsonDates: September 18–November 20Code: CAP-72Days: ThursdaysTimes: 7:00–9:30 p.m.Tuition: $150 members



Patrick Lyons Neilson

Philip Carroll

Fall/Winter Dance inMoorestown17weeksPerkins Center’s Dance Programintroduces your child to danceand creative movement withoutthe expense of a formal dancestudio in a non-competitive envi-ronment. No class on Thanksgiv-ing, Black Friday, December23–January 2.

WEDNESDAY DANCECLASSES

NEW! Ballet & CreativeMovement ComboAges 3–5Students will learn the basic fun-damental principles of ballettechnique with emphasis on theexecution of the movement andbasic terminology. Dance foryoung children that will work onthe development of expressionand develop awareness of thebody, moving and music. Thisclass also helps young children todevelop their listening and learn-ing skills.Teacher: Angelica SpilisDates: September 17–January 21Code: MPA-10Days: WednesdaysTimes: 3:30–4:30 p.m.Tuition: $200 members

$220 non-members

NEW! Ballet &TapComboAges 6–8Students will learn basic funda-mental principles of ballet tech-nique with emphasis on the exe-cution of the movement, bodyalignment and terminology. Stu-dents will also learn basic termi-nology and basic fundamentalprinciples of Tap. They will learnbasic rhythms and patterns.Teacher: Angelica SpilisDates: September 17-January 21Code: MPA-21Days: WednesdaysTimes: 4:40–5:40 p.m.Tuition: $200 members

$220 non-members

NEW! Ballet TechniqueAges 9–12 Students will learn the funda-mental principles of ballet tech-nique along with proper bodyalignment, proper execution ofmovement and terminology.Teacher: Angelica SpilisDates: September 17–January 21Code: MPA-25Days: WednesdaysTimes: 5:50–6:50 p.m.Tuition: $200 members

$220 non-members

NEW! Jazz & TapComboAges 9–12Students will learn fundamentalprinciples of jazz technique alongwith a broad of jazz styles such asBroadway jazz and Pop jazz. Stu-dents will also learn proper bodyalignment, terminology and pre-cise execution of movement. Stu-dents will also learn terminologyand fundamental principles ofTap along with learning rhythmsand patterns to go along withmovement combinations.Teacher: Angelica SpilisDates: September 17–January 21Code: MPA-26Days: WednesdaysTimes: 7:00–8:00 p.m.Tuition: $200 members

$220 non-members

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THURSDAY DANCECLASSES

Pretty PrincessDancersAges 3–4Disney princesses are the inspira-tion for this creative movementclass. Each week students willparticipate in stretching andcooperatively working in groupdances. Children will develop asense of rhythm, balance andcoordination while learning pre-ballet technique on the barre.Children will also use their cre-ative energy in exercises acrossthe floor that improves individuallarge motor skills and agilitywhile having fun. A wide varietyof princess items are used to addto the fun! All students must bepotty trained and Pink Balletshoes are required.Teacher: Cynthia Gordon-PulsinelliDates: September 18–January 29Code: MPA-11Days: ThursdaysTimes: 9:15–10:15 a.m.Tuition: $200 members

$220 non-members

Tiny Tap & TutuAges 4½–6Join this fun class combining cre-ative ballet and tap. Students willlearn proper stretching tech-niques using creative warm upsto express themselves and alsolearn basic ballet barre tech-

nique. Students will improvecoordination and fine motor skillswith fun cooperative group exer-cises in the center and improveagility and confidence with indi-vidual exercises across the floor.The second part of class will bebasic tap technique and fundances based off The Sweet Tapcurriculum. Dances like The Bub-ble Gum Bounce and Sweet ToothShuffle are used to teach basictap steps. Pink Ballet & Black TapShoes with tap ties or Velcrostraps are required. Teacher: Cynthia Gordon-PulsinelliDates: September 18–January 29Code: MPA-17Days: ThursdaysTimes: 10:30–11:30 a.m.Tuition: $200 members

$220 non-members

Classically CreativeAges 4½–6This pre-ballet class offers thefoundations of classical balletusing creative elements to learntraditional terminology and classstructure. The class consists ofstretching, barre, center and floorwork utilizing fun themes likenature and animals. The class isdesigned to build on finer motorskills and improve agility andcoordination by using an expand-ed pre-ballet vocabulary anddevelopment of classical pre-bal-let technique. A wide variety ofprops and scarves are used toadd to the fun! Pink Ballet shoes

are required.Teacher: Cynthia Gordon-PulsinelliDates: September 18–January 29Code: MPA-20Days: ThursdaysTimes: 1:00–2:00 p.m.Tuition: $200 members

$220 non-members

Terrific Tap & TutuAges 3–4½Combining creative ballet andtap in this fun hour class. Eachweek during the first part of classstudents will participate instretching and cooperativelyworking with peers in groupdances. Children will developtheir sense of rhythm, balanceand coordination and also learnpre-ballet technique on the barre.Children will also use their indi-vidual creative energy in exercis-es across the floor that improveslarge motor skills and agility. Thesecond part of class will be basictap technique and fun dancesbased off The Sweet Tap curricu-lum with dances like The BubbleGum Bounce and Sweet ToothShuffle. All students must bepotty trained. Pink Ballet & BlackTap Shoes with tap ties or Velcrostraps are required.Teacher: Cynthia Gordon-PulsinelliDates: September 18–January 29Code: MPA-18Days: ThursdaysTimes: 2:10–3:10 p.m.Tuition: $200 members

$220 non-members





Ballet II & Tap IIAges 4½–6This combination Ballet and Tapclass focus on the foundations ofclassical ballet and tap using cre-ative elements to learn traditionalterminology and class structure.The first part of class consists ofstretching to improve flexibility,barre to strengthen the core, cen-ter work to build fine motor skillsand across the floor to build thedancers relationship to space andshape. The second part is tapclass for beginner students. Wewill learn all the basic tap tech-niques like toe taps, heel drops,flaps and shuffles and will buildon these basic skills to learn com-binations. Pink Ballet & Black TapShoes with tap ties or Velcrostraps are required. Combine withHip Hop Hooray for fun combo!Teacher: Cynthia Gordon-PulsinelliDates: September 18–January 29Code: MPA-28Days: ThursdaysTimes: 3:15–4:15 p.m.Tuition: $200 members

$220 non-members

Hip Hop HoorayAges 4½–6This is an energetic class for thehopping and bopping student.Boys and girls welcome! This classwill include stretching and car-diovascular warm up along withbasic body isolations and coordi-nation exercises using upbeatmusic. The class will build onrhythmic and percussive dancemovements with a fun and fastpaced mixture of various tech-niques. Black converse sneakersare required. Combine with BalletII Tap II for a fun combo!Teacher: Cynthia Gordon-PulsinelliDates: September 18–January 29Code: MPA-14Days: ThursdaysTimes: 4:15–4:45 p.m.Tuition: $100 members

$120 non-members

Ballet IIIAges 6–8This Ballet class builds on thefoundations of classical balletusing traditional ballet terminolo-gy and class structure. Class con-sists of stretching to improveflexibility, barre to strengthen thecore, center work to refine motorskills and across the floor torefine the dancer’s sense of spaceand shape. Students will alsowork on expanded ballet vocabu-lary and classical choreography.This class is recommended for theserious ballet student who haspreviously taken Ballet II or Clas-sically Creative or Tiny Tap andTutu. Pink Ballet shoes arerequired. Teacher: Cynthia Gordon-PulsinelliDates: September 18–January 29Code: MPA-29Days: ThursdaysTimes: 4:50–5:50 p.m.Tuition: $200 members

$220 non-members

Hip Hop HotAges 6–8This is an energetic class for thehopping and bopping student.Boys and girls welcome! This classwill include stretching and car-diovascular warm up along withbasic body isolations and coordi-nation exercises using upbeatmusic. The class will build onrhythmic and percussive dancemovements with a fun and fastpaced mixture of various tech-niques. Black converse sneakersare required. Combine for a funcombo!Teacher: Cynthia Gordon-PulsinelliDates: September 18–January 29Code: MPA-23Days: ThursdaysTimes: 5:55–6:25 p.m.Tuition: $100 members

$120 non-members

Ballet IV / VAges 8–11This Ballet class builds on thefoundations of Ballet III using tra-ditional ballet terminology andclass structure. Class consists ofstretching to improve flexibility,barre to strengthen the core, cen-ter work, and across the floor torefine the dancer’s sense of spaceand shape. Students will alsowork on expanded ballet vocabu-lary, allegro combinations andclassical choreography. This classis recommended for the ballet

student who has previously takenBallet IV already or by teacherrecommendation. Pink Balletshoes are required. Combine for acombo class!Teacher: Cynthia Gordon-PulsinelliDates: September 18–January 29Code: MPA-30Days: ThursdaysTimes: 6:30–7:30 p.m.Tuition: $200 members

$220 non-members

Hip Hop HeavenAges 9–11Join this high-energy class forgirls that infuses the latest stylesof street dancing, breaking, pop-ping and shaking. Hip hop dancebuilds on a student’s strengthand stamina through upper andlower body conditioning as wellas a rigorous warm-up. The classalso refines motor skills throughisometric exercises and isolations.Classes will encourage studentsto step outside of the box bybringing their own individualstyle and personality to themovements. This class is designedfor students who have previouslytaken hip hop. Black conversesneakers are required. Combinefor a combo class!Teacher: Cynthia Gordon-PulsinelliDates: September 18–January 29Code: MPA-22Days: ThursdaysTimes: 7:30–8:30 p.m. Tuition: $200 members

$220 non-members

NEW! BOYS Hip HopAges 9 and upJoin this high-energy class forboys only that infuses the lateststyles of street dancing, breakingand popping. Hip hop dancebuilds on a student’s strengthand stamina through upper andlower body conditioning as wellas a rigorous warm-up. The classalso refines motor skills throughisometric exercises and isolations.Classes are designed especiallyfor boys and encourage their ownmasculine style and personality.Black converse sneakers arerequired. Teacher: Cynthia Gordon-PulsinelliDates: September 18–January 29Code: MPA-27Days: ThursdaysTimes: 8:30–9:00 p.m.Tuition: $100 members

$120 non-members

Pottery Classes | Children & Teens | 10 WeeksMoorestown


Parent & Child Build-ing Together with ClayAges 5–12This class is designed to provideparents with a great opportunityfor quality time with their kids.Families will be able to worktogether on fun clay projectsthat are developed to be appro-priate for the current season.After the 4th week of instructionin form and technique parentsare encouraged to design theirown personal clay class project(mom or dad mug, flower pot forGram). Fired works will be col-ored with a large variety glazesand re-fired for everyday use ordecoration. (Prices are for bothParent and one child.)Teacher: Paul SerenaDates: September 18–November 20Code: MCL-10Day: ThursdayTimes: 5:00–6:15 p.m.Tuition: $ 215 members

$ 240 non-membersOne parent and one child

$100 members$120 non-membersOne additional child

Supply lab fee: $50

NEW! Clay TimeAges 7–10Kids, journey into the captivatingworld of ceramics! Students canexpress their ideas and createsculptural projects while learninga variety of hand building tech-niques such as coil, slab, andpinch construction. Projects willencourage imagination and artis-tic expression while also discov-ering shape making. This classmay be repeated, since new proj-ects are designed for each term.Teacher: Bev ThomasDates: September 16–November 18Code: MCL-20Days: TuesdaysTimes: 4:30–6:00 p.m. Tuition: $125 members

$145 non-membersSupply lab fee: $30

NEW! Holidays by HandAges 7–14Light up your home and tablethis season with the beauty ofhandmade pottery. Students willprepare for the fall and winterfestivities by creating originaldecorative serving pieces for thehome and table. They willexplore handbuilt and wheelthrown techniques while theywork on projects inspired by theholiday season. Candle holders,serving trays, and wall art are justa few of the pieces your child willcomplete in this class. Class isopen to beginning students andthose with experience. Teacher: Joy YuchtDates: September 15–November 17Code: MCL-33Days: MondaysTimes: 4:00–6:00 p.m.Tuition: $140 members


NEW! Projects in ClayAges 9–13Students new and returning willexperience the joy of workingwith clay while making inventivesculptural and functionalforms. Students will learn andutilize coil and slab building,pinching and wheel formingmethods. The basics of wheel-throwing will be explored andfinished pieces will be glazed.Teacher: Jenni Deets Dates: September 20–November 22Code: MCL-32Days: Saturdays Times: 1:30–3:30 p.m.Tuition: $135 members


Emerging PottersAges 10–14Register early, limited to only 8 students.

In this class students will havethe opportunity to explore anddevelop their own unique ideasand designs. With class enroll-ment limited to a maximum of 8students, the instructor will workclosely with students as theyturn ideas from sketches intothree-dimensional sculpture orfunctional pottery; while contin-uing to learn and strengthenhand building and wheel throw-ing techniques. From ideas andgoals to finished one-of-a-kindartwork, this class will help to

develop confidence in the youngpotter. This class requires at leastone previous pottery class.Teacher: David GamberDates: September 20–November 22Code: MCL-31Days: SaturdaysTimes: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Tuition: $140 members


Pottery for TeenagersAges 12–17Ideal for students who havetaken pottery classes at Perkinsin the past, the class will buildupon skills achieved by introduc-ing techniques for working onthe potter’s wheel. This class willpresent step-by-step instructionon how to center, open, and pullup clay in order to create bowls,cups, and plates. Surface decora-tion, glazing and hand-buildingprojects also will be explored.Geared toward beginners andthose with prior experience, thiscourse may be repeated.Teacher: Debbie HamalainenDates: September 17–November 19Code: MCL-40Days: WednesdaysTimes: 4:00–6:00 p.m.Tuition: $135 members


NEW! Musical Discovery6 WeeksA parent and child class for ages 3-5.

Perkins Center’s ConservatoryCoordinator, Vickie Jameson, willlead this fun and engaging classdesigned to introduce children tomusic and instruments. Eachweek will introduce a differentmusical instrument as its themeand will include a visit from aguest professional musician whowill perform on the featuredinstrument. Additional activitieswill include craft projects, instru-ment making, storytelling, singingand movement activities.Teacher: Vickie Jameson &

Conservatory FacultyDates: September 16–October 21Code: MMU-10Days: TuesdaysTimes: 9:30–10:30 a.m.Tuition: $95 members


Puddle JumpersAges 2½–4For parents (or grandparents) andchildren! An exhilarating and all-sensory class filled with activitiesin music, movement and art fortoddlers and rompers. Play, paint,dance, sing and have fun. Learnfolk songs from many culturesthrough hand claps and rhythmsticks accompanied by Paulineand her guitar. Parents are wel-come to join their children in thisclass.Teacher: Pauline Houston McCallDates: September 17–November 19Code: MAE-10Days: WednesdaysTime: 9:30–10:45 a.m.Tuition: $120 members


Art ExplorationAges 4–6Explore the world of colorthrough a variety of media. Bringyour imagination while weexplore through the use of tem-pera, watercolor paint, drawingmaterials, papier-mâché, and col-lage. Emphasis will be on process,imagination, and individualexpression. Teacher: Jenni DeetsDates: September 20–November 22Code: MAE-14Days: SaturdaysTimes: 9:15–10:30 a.m.Tuition: $105 members


SPLASH! (A little bit ofeverything)Ages 4–6This class is great for young cre-ative minds and active hands.Young artists will get a chance toexperience many different tech-niques and artistic explorations.Young artists will sculpt fromwood, clay, and other foundobjects. They will also get to drawusing many mediums from penand ink to charcoal and pastels.Opportunities to draw outside onthe beautiful grounds of thePerkins Center for the Arts andexplore nature around us will alsobe available.Teacher: Pauline Houston McCallDates: September 18–November 20Code: MAE-13Days: ThursdaysTimes: 4:00–5:00 p.m.Tuition: $110 members


NEW! The Art BunchAges 5–7This class is a chance for kids toexplore various 2D mediumswhile learning basic drawingtechniques. A great beginnerclass for young artists! The classwill emphasize self-expressionand creativity. Teacher: Kristen MooreDates: September 20–November 29

No Class November 1, 2014Code: MAE- 12Days: SaturdaysTimes: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Tuition: $125 members



Art Classes | Children & Teens | 10 WeeksMoorestown

NEW! Awesome ArtistsAges 5–7Color! Shapes! Lines! Texture! Allof these elements of art areimportant to know as a youngartist, but how can we use themin an exciting way? Find out aswe use our drawing, coloring,painting, and sculpting materialsto make imaginative works suchas spaceships, jungles, creatures,and castles! This class may berepeated as new projects are cre-ated each session.Teacher: Megan Willey Dates: September 20–November 22Code: MAE-11Days: SaturdaysTimes: 9:00–10:30 a.m.Tuition: $125 members


Young MASTERSAges 6–8Join the after school Young MAS-TERS Art Cub and learn thesecrets of drawing from perspec-tive, to create illusions of space,and begin to learn more aboutcolor mixing to create light andshadow. Join the club and get achance to learn drawing tech-niques using charcoal, graphite,and pastels to make amazingdrawings. Learn how to paintusing watercolors and acrylic aswe study the beautiful grounds ofthe historic Perkins Centerarboretum. If you love to drawand paint all the time…This is thestudio arts class for you.Teacher: Pauline Houston McCallDates: September 16–November 18Code: MAE-17Days: TuesdaysTimes: 4:00–5:30 p.m.Tuition: $125 members


NEW! Master InspiredAges 6–9Each week, students will be intro-duced to a new artist or art tech-nique for inspiration to createtheir own projects. The instructorwill help students gather inspira-tion from images created by theArtist of the Week and give a briefoverview of the Artist’s work andaccomplishments. They will thentake what they have learned andcreate their own portraits, land-scapes, and abstractions throughthe fun and creative ways ofpainting & drawing. This classmay be repeated as new projectsare created each session.Teacher: Stacey Guzmán-GarvinDates: September 15–November 17Code: MAE-15Days: MondaysTimes: 5:30–7:00 p.m.Tuition: $125 members


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Art Classes | Children & Teens | 6 WeeksCollingswood



NEW! Drawing...Drawing...Drawing!Ages 7–10This is a GREAT class for you ifyou draw all the time and LOVEIT! In this class we will exploredrawing as many ways as possi-ble. This is a great class for begin-ners or if you just want to contin-ue learning many tricks of illusionand lots of technique, such asreflective light drawing and per-spective! We explore graphite,colored pencils, pastels and char-coal and really focus drawing asrealistic as possible.Teacher: Pauline Houston McCallDates: September 20–November 22Code: MAE-18Days: SaturdaysTimes: 1:45–2:45pmTuition: $125 members


The da Vinci Art clubAges 7–10Now on Thursday or Saturday!

Please specify day.

Calling all serious kids who loveto draw, paint and sculpt; this isthe art club for you. Grab yourcharcoal, colored pencils, pastels,and drawing pads for an excitingadventure in art. We will learnmany secret tricks and tech-niques of art to create illusions ofgrandeur. Learn how to draw ani-mals, still life, and portraits really

well. Draw in color or black andwhite. Draw with clay and drawon stone! Learn to sculpt fromwood, clay, and found objects.Learn all about mixing colors topaint amazing paintings, whilelearning about great masters inart (Leonardo da Vinci of course).Teacher: Pauline Houston McCallDates: Thursdays

September 18–November 20SaturdaysSeptember 20–November 22

Code: MAE-21Days: Thursdays or SaturdaysPlease specify day when registeringTimes: Thursdays, 5:15–6:45 p.m.

Saturdays, 3:00–4:30 p.m.Tuition: $125 members


NEW! Creative ArtStudioAges 8–10Come travel back in time as welook upon famous artists forinspiration in making our ownmodern day masterpieces! Thiswill be a creative challenge intaking certain styles and timeperiods from the past and mak-ing them as unique as the artistyou are today. Various materialswill be available to allow studentsto work in 2D and 3D, encourag-ing creative freedom. This classmay be repeated as new projectsare created each session.

Teacher: Megan Willey Dates: September 20–November 22Code: MAE-16Days: SaturdaysTimes: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Tuition: $125 members


Drama & CreativeMovement ClassAges 8–12Infamous camp teaching artist,Barry Moore, returns toMoorestown to inspire youngthespians! This class will includenumerous dramatic exercises thatwill create confident youngactors. Activities and exerciseswill include improvisation, scriptreading, creative movement, dra-matic expressions and morebased on request from the stu-dents. Students experience thisdrama class will develop clearerspeech, fluent delivery of linesand jokes, public speaking skillsand social skills. Join this premieryouth drama class today!Teacher: Barry MooreDates: September 20–November 22Code: MPA-46Days: SaturdaysTimes: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Tuition: $130 members

$150 non-members





Comic Book IllustrationAges 10–16The art of comics is a highly styl-ized approach to illustration!Develop drawing skills whilelearning the techniques of thepros. Illustrate your comics orcartoons featuring superheroes,manga style, fantasy or whateveryou like. Starting with pencil,students will design their pageand transfer it to special blue-line board. Next, the secrets ofcomic book inking will beexplored that give drawingstheir added dimension. Finally,students will photocopy theirpage and add color with specialwatercolor dyes, creating theirvery own finished comic page.Repeat students are encouraged!Note: Want to invent your owncharacters and story? See “ComicCharacter Design.”Teacher: Brian ButlerDates: September 15–November 17Code: MDR-40Days: MondaysTimes: 6:30–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $125 members


Painting with ColoredPencilsAges 10–16The medium of colored pencilsoffers an excellent steppingstone for budding artists whowish to explore a variety of tech-niques similar to those used intraditional painting. Coloredpencils made from high qualitysoft pigment can produceunique results unlike any othermedium. Get ready to start witha series of fun exercises for dis-covering various methods of lay-ering, blending, burnishing,underpainting and overpainting.

Soon, you will be ready to createyour own masterpieces (subjectmatter of your choice) on specialwhite or toned paper resulting ineye popping, vivid color render-ings!Teacher: Brian ButlerDates: September 16–November 18Code: MDR-42Days: TuesdaysTimes: 6:30–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $125 members


Comic CharacterDesignAges 10–16Do you enjoy drawing your owncomic book characters? Howwould you like to make themcome to life in a story that youcreate? Now is your chance tolearn the methods of sequentialart by combining words (whatthe character’s say) with pictures(showing what they do) in orderto effectively tell your story. Stu-dents will start off with a seriesof individual and group exercis-es—action to action, moment tomoment, and scene to scene—that will help guide themthrough the process of concep-tualizing and developing theirideas. Next, thumbnail sketchesof characters and page layoutsaccompanied by a script will berefined giving the story greaterclarity and impact. The finalresult will be a comic featuringsuperheroes, manga, cartoon orany conceivable host of charac-ters. Note:“Comic Book Illustra-tion” is not required as a prereq-uisite for this course but recom-mended for those who want tofirst learn the basics or who wishto draw comics without anaccompanying storyline.Teacher: Brian ButlerDates: September November 19Code: MDR-41Days: WednesdaysTimes: 6:30–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $125 members


The da Vinci Art Clubpart 2Ages 11–15For SERIOUS KIDS WHO LOVEART! This is your chance to takewhat you learned to the nextlevel. Focus on advanced tech-niques of drawing, shading andmodeling; including shading,modeling, and the illusion of tex-ture using pen and ink, charcoal,and graphite. Enter the amazingworld of sculpture using theancient techniques of stonesculpture, sculpting from soapstone, wood, clay, and recycledobjects. Painting will concentratea bit more on creating the illu-sion of light and shadow withcolor. As always we will attemptto climb inside the brilliant mindof artist inventor and scientistLeonardo da Vinci.Teacher: Pauline Houston McCallDates: September 16–November 18Code: MAE-31Days: TuesdaysTimes: 5:45–7:15 p.m.Tuition: $125 members


NEW! Teen LoungeTEEN LOUNGE is an open forumfor teens that welcomes allthings creative. We welcomeVisual Arts, Poetry, Spoken WordPoetry and much more! Thisclass is a chill and very gentleemergence of multi arts formsinclusive of both FINE ARTS andDESIGN ARTS. SO BRING YOURSKETCH BOOK…YOUR GUI-TAR…BRING YOUR VOICE ANDALL OF YOUR TALENTS. This is anopen forum to share. Studentswill of course receive instructionin both VISUAL ARTS and PER-FORMANCE ARTS! So join us forTEEN LOUNGE…A PLACE TOSHARE, PLACE TO EXPRESS!!!Teacher: Pauline Houston McCallDates: September 18–November 20Code: MAE-43Days: ThursdaysTimes: 7:00–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $125 members


NEW! Painting onPaperA great class for all levels! Learnto paint without the cost, mess,and space issues that can comewith working on canvas. We’llexplore materials such as water-color, acrylic paint, and gouachewhile working from subject mat-ter of your choosing. A great classfor students excited to exploreand experiment!Teacher: Kristen MooreDates: September 16–November 18Code: MAP-51Days: TuesdaysTimes: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Tuition: $150 members

$175 non-members

Mixed Media andAcrylic PaintingCome and explore the excitingpossibilities of working in differ-ent mediums. We will learn aboutcolor, texture, space, composition,and design while using acrylicpaint, collage, encaustics, trans-fers, found objects, and anythingelse that allows your imaginationto soar. Discussing and showingthe works of famous artists willinfluence and inform your beauti-ful works. Materials to begin withshould include a hard surfacecanvas board or wood panels,acrylic paints, collage papers,acrylic gel medium, and glue.Teacher: Dolores PoacelliDates: September 16–November 18Code: MMM-52Days: TuesdaysTimes: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Tuition: $150 members

$175 non-members

NEW! PortraitsA great class for both beginners,experts, and everyone inbetween! We’ll learn the basicproportions of the human facewhile reviewing drawing tech-niques such as shading, tone,form, and texture. We’ll start byworking in pencil and progress toworking in acrylic paint. We’llcover working from a model, self-portraits, and copying photos. Ifyou’ve always wanted to tackleportraits but don’t where to startthis is the class for you!Teacher: Kristen MooreDates: September 16–November 18Code: MDR-51Days: TuesdaysTimes: 1:00–3:30 p.m.Tuition: $150 members


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Art Classes | Adults | 10 WeeksMoorestown

Kristen Moore

Sue Israel

Drawing for All LevelsLearn to see the world throughmark making, line, and shape! Thisclass will explore the fundamen-tals of drawing: shape, line, tone,form, and mark making. We’ll startby working in black and whiteand experiment with colorthrough pastels and colored pen-cils in the latter half of the class.We’ll refine our skills by workingfrom life and explore individualprojects. A great class for begin-ners and experienced artistsalike! Material list is availableonline.Teacher: Kristen E. MooreDates: September 15–November 17Code: MDR-50Days: MondayTimes: 7:30–10:00 p.m.Tuition: $150 members

$175 non-members

NEW! BeginningWatercolorIn this course, students will gain afoundation of watercolors andexperiment with washes anddry brush techniques Studentswill work from the landscape aswell as still life. Students shouldbring a watercolor sketchbook,watercolor paints and brushes,drawing board, masking tape andone full sheet of 140 lb. watercol-or paper to the first class.Teacher: Jennifer TracyDates: September 15–November 17Code: MWP-50Days: MondayTimes: 7:30–10:00 p.m.Tuition: $150 members

$175 non-members

Advanced Watercolorwith Bob SaksonStudents in this course willexplore all avenues of the water-color medium including washes,dry brush and all skills related tothe application of watercolor. Allaspects of drawing and composi-tion per the watercolor mediumwill be covered. The primary sub-ject will be landscape, although,do not rule out the possibility ofusing live models and/or still life.This class may occasionally meetoutdoors, weather permitting.New students: please bring a pre-viously created piece to the firstclass. This class is ideal for thosewho have previously studiedunder Mr. Sakson and for thosewho have taken Beginning toIntermediate Watercolor courses.Teacher: Robert Sakson, A.W.S d.f. Dates: September November 19Code: MWP-71Days: WednesdaysTimes: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Tuition: $165 members

$190 non-members

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Robert Sakson



NEW! Studio PaintingStudio Painting is a course inwhich students learn an array ofpainting and drawing techniques,surface preparation, color mixing,composition and scale. Studentswill be asked to identify an artistor artwork as inspiration for theirdirection. Individual and groupcritiques provide artistic dia-logue. Students may work in oilor acyclic paints. Come enjoy thejourney of discovering your artis-tic influence!Teacher: Sue IsraelDates: September 15– November 17Code: MAP-61Days: MondaysTimes: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Tuition: $150 members

$175 non-members

Painting on CanvasWorking in your choice of oil oracrylic paint, we’ll explore thefundamentals of painting. We’llwork from an array of subjectmatter, starting with the still lifeand moving into individualizedprojects. No experience neces-sary! Open to all levels. Beginnerswelcomed. Material list availableonline. Teacher: Kristen E. Moore Dates: September 16–November 18Code: MAP- 50Days: TuesdaysTimes: 7:30–9:00 p.m.Tuition: $150 members

$175 non-members

Intermediate toAdvanced Oil PaintingIn this class, students will beencouraged to refine their ownvision as artists, and to resolvecommon problems associatedwith representational painting. Irecommend a simple palette tohelp facilitate an understandingof cool and warm colors, and howthey influence the mood of apainting. The student will begiven opportunities to paintdirectly from still life, landscapes,and portraits. Painting surfaces ofall kinds will be discussed. We willalso explore the possibilities ofbrushwork, textures, opaque, andtransparent colors and how theyinfluence the finished effect. Stu-dents will hopefully welcomechallenges in the paintingprocess as they evolve, and enjoydiscovering their own identity asartists.

Teacher: Robert BenderDates: September 19-November 21Code: MAP-60Days: FridaysTimes: 1:00–3:30 p.m.Tuition: $150 members

$175 non-members

Master the Art of OilPaintingWhat is atmospheric perspective?Why do my paintings lack depth?Why are my colors muddy? Whatis fat over lean? I understand yourfrustration so join me while Ianswer all the questions you haveabout the oil painting medium!From the novice to advancedpainter develop the skills youneed to conquer and fully under-stand the techniques of oil paint-ing. We will paint landscapes fromour own images and still life setups to help you compose richand vibrant paintings on canvasand panel. I demonstrate forevery class while we discuss com-position, color theory and a hostof other topics, so bring yourpaints, canvas and leave yourfears at home to the first class! Allare welcome!Teacher: Philip CarrollDates: September November 19Code: MOP-62Days: WednesdaysTimes: 12:30–3:30 p.m.Tuition: $165 members

$190 non-members

Painting Over the LineDesigned for all levels of artists!Are you interested in pushing thelimits of your current paintingstyle? Advance beyond the con-fined lines and hard edges to amore liberated way of painting.Paint from observation and imag-ination to find your own visuallanguage. Lean to use intuitionand unforeseen occurrences asopportunities to discover newpossibilities. Explore new process-es in brushwork and color layer-ing. Examples from contemporaryand modern art will serve tobroaden our understanding ofinnovative painting. All levels ofexperience are welcome. Groupcritiques will be part of thecourse. Beginners are Welcome!Teacher: Kassem AmoudiDates: September 19–November 21Code: MAP-70Days: FridaysTimes: 9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Tuition: $165 members

$190 non-members

Dolores Poacelli

Beginning PotteryThis class will guide studentsthrough the fundamentals ofworking with clay. Students willbe introduced to basic skills ofhand building and working onthe potter’s wheel. Students alsowill be introduced to a variety ofdecorative and glazing tech-niques. This course may berepeated.Teacher: David GamberDates: September 15–December 1Code: MCL-50Days: MondaysTimes: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Tuition: $200 members

$225 non-membersLab fee: $45

Wheel Throwing,Hand Building,Surface Decoration Students will explore a full rangeof studio projects from improv-ing wheel-throwing skills to cre-ating slab functional or sculptur-al work. Surface decoration willbe taught through the use oftexture, pattern, and scraffitto,slip, and glaze application. Alllevels welcome.Teacher: Linda ShustermanDates: September 17–December 3Code: MCL-60Days: WednesdaysTimes: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Tuition: $200 members


Pottery Classes | Adults | 12 WeeksMoorestown

Join Us In The Pottery StudioLearn about the fascinating process of turning mud intobeautiful ceramic sculptures and functional objects!

The lab fee included for all pottery classescovers the cost of 25 lbs of Clay, Firing, Glaze and

Pottery Open Studios on

Sundays 1:00–4:00 p.m.Thursdays 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Additional clay and Pottery tool kits and clay are availablefor purchase at the Perkins Center’s Moorestown front desk.


Debbie Hamalainen

Handbuilt & ThrownPotteryEmphasis will be placed on a vari-ety of throwing and altering tech-niques for making unique potteryforms as well as surface decora-tion and glazing techniques. Stu-dents will progress their potterymaking skills and will have flexi-bility for individual expressivegoals. This course is open to allstudents; please let us know ifyou are beginner when you areregistering. Please bring a largetowel.Teacher: Jen WankoffDates: September 15–December 1Code: MCL-61Days: MondaysTimes: 7:00–10:00 p.m.Tuition: $200 members


Throwing on the Potters WheelThis class will guide studentsthrough the fundamentals ofworking with clay while beingintroduced to the basic skillsneeded to successfully work onthe potter’s wheel. Students willalso be introduced to a variety ofdecorative and glazing tech-niques. This course may berepeated.Teacher: Naimah StithDates: September 16–December 2Code: MCL-62Days: TuesdaysTimes: 7:00–10:00 p.m.Tuition: $200 members


Wheel Throwing,Hand Building, Sur-face DecorationStudents will explore a full rangeof studio projects from improvingwheel-throwing skills to creatingslab functional or sculptural work.Surface decoration will be taughtthrough the use of texture, pat-tern, and scraffitto, slip, and glazeapplication. All levels welcome.Teacher: Daniel TeranDates: September 17–December 3Code: MCL-51Days: WednesdaysTimes: 7:00–10:00 p.m.Tuition: $200 members


NEW! RakuLearn how to Raku fire beautifulclay pots and sculpture as well aslearning the art of raku glazing.Beginning students will learn thebasics of building with clay andmore advanced students will gettips and new techniques to try.All while learning about the dra-matic Raku firing process and itshistory. Open to all levels.Teacher: David GamberDates: September 18–December 11

No class on November 27, 2014Code: MCL-63Days: ThursdaysTimes: 7:00–10:00 p.m.Tuition: $200 members



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Jennifer Wankoff

David Gamber

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Woodfire WorkshopMoorestown & Collingswood

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STAY TUNED FOR THE FALL 2014

WOODFIRING WEEKENDat the

SOUTH JERSEY WOOD FIRE KILNSponsored by

Perkins Center for the Arts & Appel Farm Arts & Music Center

For more information visit:perkinsarts.org | perkinscenter.org

Personalized Stamped Charm NecklaceAges 12 and upTwo Workshops Offered at BOTH locations!In this workshop you will be taught how to use metal letter stamps andhammers to create hand-personalized metal charms and discs. Make a last-ing impression by stamping names, dates, phrases, poetry and patterns intocopper and bronze pieces. Slip the charms on a sterling silver chain(included) and wear your one-a-kind necklace home!

Location: MOORESTOWNTeacher: Allison HuntDates: Nov 6th Code: MWMM-50Days: ThursdaysTimes: 7:00–10:00 p.m.Tuition: $40 members

$65 non-membersSupply Fee: $25 (Includes pre-cut charms, jump rings,sterling silver chain.)

Location: COLLINGSWOODTeacher: Allison HuntDates: October 4Code: CWMM-50Days: SaturdayTimes: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Tuition: $40 members

$65 non-membersSupply Fee: $25 (Includes pre-cut charms, jump rings,sterling silver chain.)

Registrationn Payment is required with

registration. n Payment Methods: VISA, Mas-

terCard, Discover and AmericanExpress accepted. Payment bycheck is accepted in person orby mail.

n No notification of registrationacceptance will be sent.Receipt of payment by PerkinsCenter confirms registrationunless notified of class cancel-lation.

n Members must be in goodstanding at the time of regis-tration in order to receive dis-counts.

n Teens ages 16 and older mayregister for adult classes withteacher recommendation.

n There is no prorating of anyclass.

n Perkins Center for the Artsre-serves the right to makechanges in programs andteachers.

Perkins Center is not responsiblefor supervision of children formore than five minutes before orafter class.

Registration OptionsOnline: perkinsarts.org

perkinscenter.orgPhone: Please have class infor-mation and credit card ready. Call (856) 235-6488 or(800) 387-5226. Fax: Complete registration form,including credit card number,expiration date, security codeand signature. Mail: Please send registrationform with check or credit cardinformation to:Perkins Center for the Arts395 Kings HighwayMoorestown, New Jersey 08057

Holiday ClosingsPerkins Center will be closedLaabor Day, Thanksgiving and BlackFriday.

Emergency ClosingsCall Perkins Center at(856) 235-6488 or visit ourFacebook page for closing postsafter 8:00 a.m.

Refund PolicyAll withdrawal requests must besubmitted in writing to Perkins

Center for the Arts by stateddeadlines. Phone calls will not beaccepted as withdrawal notifica-tion. If Perkins Center cancels aprogram, a full refund will beissued within 30 days. Member-ship fees and gift certificates arenot refundable.

CAMP AND WORKSHOPSn Up to 3 weeks prior to the first

day: Full refund minus a $20processing fee.

n No refunds will be made there-after.

CLASSES n Up to 7 days prior to the first

class: Full refund, minus a $20processing fee.

n 6 days prior to and until theday of 1st class: 75% refund.

n After 1st class, but before 2ndclass: 50% refund.

n No refunds will be made there-after.

Medical ClearanceBefore starting any routine foryourself or children that requiresphysical activity, students areexpected to have received med-ical clearance from their doctor.

Publicity PolicyPerkins Center for the Arts willoccasionally photograph classes,workshops and students’ work.Upon registration, students givepermission to Perkins Center topublish these photographs inprint or online for promotionalpurposes only. If you do notwant yourself or your childphotographed, please notify theCenter in writing.

AccessibilityPerkins Center for the Arts inMoorestown is in the process ofplanning renovations in order tomake all public areas of the Cen-ter fully accessible. Until the reno-vations begin, there is limitedaccessibility on the site. There isaccessible parking in the parkinglot located off of Camden Avenueand a designated barrier-freeramp entrance nearby betweenthe main building and carriagehouse. The first floor of PerkinsCenter and its Carriage House arewheelchair accessible. At themoment, an accessible bathroomis not located in the Center.Perkins Center for the Arts will, tothe best of its ability, locate class-es in accessible areas of the facili-ty. If there is a need to have aclass in an accessible location,please inform Perkins at the timeof registration. For informationabout large-print materials, orguided tours for visitors who areblind or visually impaired; signlanguage interpreters, bookletsfeaturing artwork in second floordisplay areas; or to arrange formaterials to be created, pleasecontact Perkins Center Director ofMarket-ing at (856) 235-6488 ext.312, (TTY/ TDD call 711). Allowtwo weeks for arrangements tobe completed.


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Become a member of Perk ins Center for the Ar tsand jo in the growing South Jersey community of ar t is ts,

patrons and inst i tut ions ce lebrat ing the ar ts .

Membership Students (under 18 or w/ college ID) $30Categories: Individuals $35

Senior Citizens (62 & over) $30 Family $55Senior Family $50Family Plus $95

Membership Discount on classes, workshops, music lessons, summer camp and more!Benefits: All mailings

Opportunity to exhibit in the Annual Members & Faculty Exhibition (18 years or older)Perkins Center membership card with discounts at participating area businessesNotices of special opportunities and incentives as they become availableFull tax deduction for basic membership

Family Plus: Membership benefits and four tickets to a Family Concert (fair market value of $40)

Annual Fund Contributions support Perkins Center’s efforts in providing arts experiences to everyone.All annual fund donations support our programs, scholarships and facilities; providing art experiences for all peo-ple regardless of means. A gift to Perkins Center can also be designated for a specific project or need such as anew floor in the dance studio, lighting in our galleries or solar panels on our Collingswood facility. Please contactour development office by calling (856) 235-6488 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss givingopportunities. As a donor you will receive a full tax deduction for your gift and the knowledge that you are sup-porting excellence in the arts and changing lives.

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MAIL FORM TO: Perkins Center for the Arts, 395 Kings Highway, Moorestown, NJ 08057


Perkins Center for the Arts will occasionally photograph classes, workshops and students’ work. Upon registration, students give permission toPerkins Center to publish these photographs in print or online for promotional purposes only. If you do not want yourself or your child

photographed, please notify the Center in writing. When registering, please review the Refund Policy on page 22.

Membership

Welcome Aboard!Rebecca Celhar and Matthew J. Simeone


Board of TrusteesAlan WilloughbyExecutive Director

OFFICERSMelissa BlantonPresident

Paul A. Canton IIIVice-President

Sharla FloydTreasurer

Heather OmlorSecretary

BOARDRebecca L. Celbar

Richard P. Crane, Jr.

Marjorie Gorman

Doris McGann

Barry Moore

Judite Morais

Bryan Rowland

Mathew Simeone

Frank James Staneck

Alan Willoughby

StaffThomas Carroll Folklife Program Coordinator

Philip Carroll Associate Curator

Karen Chigounis Director of Arts Education Programs Associate Curator

Nicole FariesReceptionist

Diane FelcynAssociate Director

Eleanor Goodman-AlexanderReceptionist

Allison HuntLead Receptionist

Vickie JamesonConservatory and Membership Coordinator

Donna O’Malley Business Manager

Katie PopelakManager of Studio Classes and Summer Camp

Samantha SalazarManager of Special Events &Education Assistant

Greer SamsonReceptionist

Paul SerenaPottery Studio Manager

Jen TracyReceptionist

Alan Willoughby Executive Director

PerkinsCenter for theArts

We are delighted to welcome the two newest members to the board oftrustees at Perkins Center, Rebecca Celhar and Matthew J. Simeone. Theirpassion for the arts, special skills and commitment to being involved in theircommunities are ideal qualifications for new board members!

When asked about joining the board of trustees, Rebecca responded, “Ihave a strong desire to instill in the future generations an appreciation ofand excitement for the arts. I want to provide the community the sameopportunities that I had through Perkins Center for the Arts. At the sametime, I would like to work together with the Board to introduce new ideasand events that will help keep Perkins viable and ensure that the traditionsand legacies of our town will survive.”

As a child, Rebecca took numerous classes offered at Perkins Center forthe Arts, including ballet, drawing, origami, and pottery. She continued on apath in the arts by taking classes inside and outside of school, includingparticipating in the Gifted and Talented Art Program in Moorestown PublicSchools and displaying artwork in Perkins Center’s “Young at Art” exhibitionand the Burlington County “Teen Art Show.”

Rebecca attended Rutgers University, majoring in Art History. Upon grad-uation, she accepted a job at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Market-ing and Public Relations Department. After four years at the Museum, shedecided to pursue a career in Education and earned a Master of Arts degreein Teaching at The College of New Jersey. Upon graduation, she accepted aposition as a fourth grade teacher at the Upper Elementary School inMoorestown, where she has been working for the past six years. Rebecca’sinterests take her from interior decorating, having assisted at Pauline Vas-tardis Interiors, Inc to woodworking to upholstery. Rebecca lives with herhusband, Brian and newest addition to the family, Finnegan in Moorestown.

Matthew’s (Matt) response to joining the board of trustees was, “I havealways been impressed by Perkin’s positive value and impact both toMoorestown and Southern New Jersey. When I was approached about join-ing the board, I viewed it as a natural addition to my non-profit board workand another ideal opportunity to give back to the community.”

Matt is the Founder and President of Riverton Partners, a consulting firmwhich provides executive recruiting and organizational development serv-ices for a global clientele. Riverton Partners clients include public and pri-vate companies, as well as private capital firms and their portfolio compa-nies, in the industrial, consumer, retail, distribution, technology, and businessservices sectors.

Prior to Riverton Partners, Matt’s twenty years of experience includedleadership positions with executive recruiting firms, Global 2000 corpora-tions, and private equity backed early stage companies. Matt earned hisM.A. from Brown University and his B.A. from Lafayette College. Matt is aMember of the Moorestown Board of Education, and recently was electedto a second term. His volunteer work includes numerous regional, commu-nity, and youth sports organizations. Matt, his wife Annemarie, and their twochildren reside in Moorestown New Jersey.

Welcome aboard!

Artists are invited to submit work in the second juried exhibition in the Creative Tension series.Creative tension is an open media exhibition and this year’s juror is Maiza Hixson the Gretchen Hupfel

Curator of Contemporary Art and Acting Associate Director for Programs at the Delaware Centerfor Contemporary Art in Wilmington. For a prospectus with details about submitting your work, visit

perkinscenter.org/creative-tension/

CreativetensionPerkins Center for the ArtsMOORESTOWN GALLERY

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Documents

Transcript of Perkins Center Course Catalog Fall 2014