2019 vacation art programs · week 4: july 15 - 19 foodie fun from the bread-making in depicted...

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2019 VACATION ART PROGRAMS

FEBRUARY, APRIL & SUMMER FOR CHILDREN & TEENS

EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS 5/1

61 Washington Park | Newtonville, MA 02460617 964 3424 | www.newartcenter.org

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FEBRUARY VACATION 2019

GRADES K-5

Students will be divided into groups by grade. Art-making during the February Vacation will celebrate winter with four exciting activities each day, including drawing/painting, ceramics, sculpture/3D, and performing arts. From snowy landscapes to winter sports, our artists will be inspired by winter from around the world. CVW19702 | 9AM - 4PM | $355

Early drop-off and extended day available

APRIL VACATION 2019

TUESDAY - FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 19 - 22

TUESDAY - FRIDAY | APRIL 16 - 19

GRADES K-5 Students will be divided into groups by grade.

Think Spring! We will be inspired by things that grow, from flowers to forests and cacti to jungles! Art-making during the April break will celebrate spring with four exciting activities each day, including drawing/painting, ceramics, sculpture/3D, and performing arts. Students will be divided into groups by grade.

CVP19702 | 9AM - 4PM | $355

Early drop-off and extended day available

EXTENDED DAY OPTIONS (FOR FEBRUARY AND APRIL)Early drop-off: 8am - 9am | $30 per weekExtended day: 4pm - 5:30pm | $80 per weekWeekly options only.

PLEASE REMEMBER• Emergency Forms are due 2 weeks before start date.• Participants must bring lunch and two snacks. No nuts, please. • Students in grades 6-12 can bring lunch OR a parent/guardian must sign a Permission to Leave form to buy lunch outside the premises.• All materials are provided; all levels are welcome.• Weather permitting, there will be supervised outdoor time in Washington Park and on NAC grounds.• Wear comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting dirty!• See policies on our website.

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GRADES 6-8 AND GRADES 9-12Students will be divided into groups by grade.

Four days of creativity during vacation breaks! Each day, students will attend 2 Studios: Ceramics and Mixed Media. Excellent for all levels, the Ceramics Studio is an introduction to wheel-throwing and handbuilding, with many opportunities for intermediate students to perfect their skills. Mixed Media includes techniques such as drawing, painting, printmaking or collage. The curriculum is challenging and flexible, offering plenty of opportunity for self-expression, discovery and fun while working with other teens. All materials provided.

FEBRUARY VACATION: TVW19703 | 9AM - 4PM | $375 APRIL VACATION: TVP19703 | 9AM - 4PM | $375

TEEN STUDIO PROGRAMSFEBRUARY & APRIL VACATION 2019


SUMMER ART PROGRAM

Please register your child for the grade s/he will be in September 2019. Participants will be grouped according to grade.

CHILDREN GRADES 1 - 6 | NEW THEMES EACH WEEK!

DATES & TIMESWeek-long programs June 24 - August 309AM - 4PM with extended day options

4 STUDIO EXPERIENCES EACH DAY!Drawing and Painting / 2DAge appropriate projects are designed to stimulate the creative process and enhance visual skills through careful observation. Art techniques in drawing, painting, and printmaking are taught using a variety of media including watercolor, acrylic, pastel, collage and mixed media.

Sculpture/3DCreate unique and imaginative sculptures! Explore such topics as 3D design, fiber arts, bookmaking, paper mache, and assemblage, using traditional and non-traditional materials.

CeramicsCreate in clay! Using white stoneware clay, learn handbuilding techniques including coiling, pinching and sculpting. All pottery and artworks will be glazed and fired.

Performing ArtsEach class offers stimulating group games and performance opportunities. Students experiment with pantomime, improvisation, ensemble work, movement and character creation, creating a stage presentation drawn from poetry, fairy tales, myths, skits and student-generated dramas.

SAMPLE DAYEach day, students will attend 4 creative classes led by our experienced art teachers, with additional supervision provided by a Teacher Assistant (TA) and Counselor in Training (CIT). Students have mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks, and free time after lunch to play outdoors or participate in other workshops. Lesson plans and art projects, which focus on skill building and self-expression, are inspired by weekly themes.

9:00-9:10AM Arrival9:10-10:30AM Drawing/Painting/2D10:30-10:45AM Snack Break10:45 -Noon CeramicsNoon-1:00PM Lunch/Recess1-2:15PM Performing Arts2:15-2:30PM Snack Break2:30-3:50PM Sculpture/3D3:50-4PM Pick-Up

EXTENDED DAY OPTIONSEarly drop-off: 8am - 9am | $30 per weekExtended day: 4pm - 5:30pm | $100 per weekWeekly options only.

PLEASE REMEMBER• Emergency Form deadline is 2 weeks before start date.• Participants must bring lunch and two snacks. No nuts, please. • All materials are provided; all levels are welcome.• Weather permitting, there will be supervised outdoor time in Washington Park and on NAC grounds.• Wear comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting dirty!• See policies on our website.

FRIDAY SUMMER CELEBRATIONS!Every Friday at 3:30PM, families are invited to watch our young artists perform, and to see their artwork on display.


Week 1: June 24 - 28TREMENDOUS TREESThe colors, patterns and shapes of trees will serve as our inspiration. Are you sitting under a palm tree, looking up towards the top of a giant redwood, or tangled in lush jungle branches? Will you take a walk through a fairytale forest or a jungle full of colorful birds, snakes and monkeys?CVS19701 | $440 ($390 until 5/1)

Week 2: July 1 - 3 (3 days)ALL ABOUT FARMSWhat do you think about when you hear the word, “farm”? Cows, chickens, roosters, pigs? Or rows of corn, fields of hay, beautiful red barns, tractors and tools? What about aerial views of differently planted fields of color? From hens to horses and scarecrows to weathervanes, let’s celebrate this abbreviated holiday week with a creative trip to an American farm!CVS19702 | $265 ($240 until 5/1)

Week 3: July 8 - 12AMUSEMENT PARK PARADISESpeed down the slide at a waterpark, or rise high above the treetops on a ferris wheel! Plunge, soar, scream as you ride the roller coaster! Thrills, fun, adventures are found in our Amusement Park Paradise, but also magnificent arrays of shapes, colors and rhythms that will inspire your art in this delightful week at NAC.CVS19703 | $440 ($390 until 5/1)

Week 4: July 15 - 19FOODIE FUNFrom the bread-making in depicted ancient Egyptian paintings to Andy Warhol’s Soup Cans, food has been the subject matter for art throughout the ages. Have you seen delicious still life paintings, such as Wayne Thiebaud’s cakes and sweets? Be inspired by the world of food, its packaging, and by your imagination.CVS19704 | $440 ($390 until 5/1)

Week 5: July 22 - 26FAR AWAY PLACESTravel around the world! Diverse vistas, cultures and traditions will inspire your imagination this week at NAC. Carefully observe art and life from other places before you create your own. From folk art to fine art, and architecture to landscape, discover new lands while creating beautiful artworks.CVS19705 | $440 ($390 until 5/1)

Week 6: July 29 - August 2FANTASY WORLDSTurn your world upside down and inside out! Invent a fantasy world where people, places and things are imagined and created. From Fairy Tales to the Wizard of Oz to Star Wars, the world of imagination is a very rich environment where you will discover new ways of seeing, and ways to answer the question, “What if?” Create surprising and enchanting artworks, and learn that art endeavors can have more than one solution.CVS19706 | $440 ($390 until 5/1)

Week 7: August 5 - 9BIRDS AND OTHER FLYING MACHINESAnything that floats or flies will be used as inspiration for art-making! Will you paint birds, butterflies, hot air balloons, rockets, clouds or kites? What shapes, patterns and colors will you use in your artwork to make it soar?CVS19707 | $440 ($390 until 5/1)

Week 8: August 12 - 16UNDERWATER WORLDSTake a trip below the surface to see incredible beauty and life under the sea! From tropical fish to sunken treasures, use the colors, light and underwater patterns to inspire this week’s art-making. CVS19708 | $440 ($390 until 5/1)

Week 9: August 19 - 23BEACH PARTYWhat’s better than a beach party? Create art inspired by memories of beach fun: rolling waves, shells and sandcastles, sailboats and summer games, picnics and ice cream. CVS19709 | $440 ($390 until 5/1)

Week 10: August 26 - 30OPPOSITESMake your artwork pop with opposites! Considering big and small, warm and cool, calm and energetic and other opposing ideas will help you create dynamic artworks, and encourage you to look for unexpected results!CVS19710 | $440 ($390 until 5/1)

SUMMER ART PROGRAM4 STUDIOS EACH DAY | NEW THEMES EACH WEEK!

Weekly themes! Themes are designed to challenge the imagination and to provide a completely different experience for children who register for multiple weeks. Each week will be packed with possibilities, imagination and fun as students explore 4 exciting activities each day: 2D art (drawing and painting), 3D art (sculpture), ceramics and performing arts.


TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMSTEEN STUDIOS & COUNSELORS IN TRAINING

DATES & TIMESWeek-long programs June 24 - August 30, 9AM - 4PM

TEEN STUDIOS FOR GR 7-12Participants will be grouped according to grade.NAC Teen Studios offer opportunities for teens to express their ideas, develop skills, learn art techniques and important critical thinking skills. Teens participate daily in three studios: Ceramics (including wheel throwing and handbuilding), Drawing, and Mixed Media (including painting, printmaking, collage, and 3D). This is a great opportunity for teens to build their art portfolios, learn art concepts and meet other teens. Classes are led by experienced New Art Center professional artists. Students may bring lunch or submit a signed “Permission to Leave” form to buy lunch outside the premises. All materials provided.

*NEW THIS SUMMER - LIFE DRAWING!This summer, NAC is adding life drawing to our TEEN STUDIO program. There will be clothed figure drawing (weeks 3 and 7) and portrait drawing (weeks 5 and 9), which will include at least 3 drawing sessions with a live portrait or figure model. Model fee is included in tuition.

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING : CIT PROGRAM GR 9-12This is a hands-on training program for high school students who are interested in developing leadership skills while working with young children in the arts. Under the mentorship of experienced New Art Center faculty and staff, CIT’s will have the opportunity to work directly with students, assisting teachers during art classes. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and important skills. Register for one or more weeks. Register by week: $250 ($225 until 5/1)

Please register your child for the grade s/he will be in September 2019. Participants will be grouped according to grade.


WEEK DATE TEEN STUDIO CIT

Week 1 6/24 - 6/28 TVS19711 TVS19721 $475 ($425 until 5/1) $250 ($225 until 5/1)

Week 2 7/1 - 7/3 (3 days) TVS19712 TVS19722 $285 ($255 until 5/1) $150 ($125 until 5/1)

Week 3* 7/8 - 7/12 TVS19713 TVS19723 $495 ($450 until 5/1) $250 ($225 until 5/1)








EVENING CERAMICSHigh School students age 16 and above are invited to register for evening adult ceramics courses on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with instructor Julie Fox. Limited space available.

WHEEL THROWING - INTRO / INTERMEDIATE6 Tuesdays | July 9 - August 13 | 6:30-9:30PM ACS19502 | $345 ($315 until 5/1)

WHEEL THROWING AND HANDBUILDING - ALL LEVELS6 Wednesdays | July 10 - August 14 | 5:30-8:30PM ACS19503 | $345 ($315 until 5/1)

PLEASE REMEMBER• Emergency Forms are due 2 weeks before start date.• Students in Grades 7-12 can bring lunch and two snacks (no nuts, please) OR a parent/guardian must sign a Permission to Leave Form to buy lunch outside the premises.• All materials are provided, all levels are welcome.• See policies on our website.

TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMSTEEN STUDIOS & COUNSELORS IN TRAINING

*indicates week includes Life Drawing


PROGRAM INFORMATIONABOUT NAC VACATION PROGRAMS

WHO WE ARESince 1977 the New Art Center, a non-profit community art space, has provided outstanding artis-tic experiences for people of all ages. Every year, there are nearly 3,000 registrations of children, teens and adults who participate in art classes, workshops, exhibitions and art-related events. Located in a beautiful historic neighborhood in the heart of Newton, NAC attracts students from all thirteen of Newton’s villages and across the greater Boston area.

NAC’s vacation art programs are tailored for students of all ability levels interested in developing skills, creativity, and self-expression. Programs take place in four well-equipped art studios, two ceramics studios, and outside on Washington Park. Classes are led by professional artists who implement a curriculum that encourages students to express their creative talents and ideas while learning the fundamentals of arts practice, art history and art literacy.

PROGRAM DATESFebruary Vacation Art ProgramTuesday - Friday, February 19 - 22

April Vacation Art ProgramTuesday - Friday, April 16 - 19

Summer Art ProgramWeek 1 - 6/24 - 6/28Week 2 - 7/1 - 7/3 (3 days)Week 3 - 7/8 - 7/12Week 4 - 7/15 - 7/19Week 5 - 7/22 - 7/26Week 6 - 7/29 - 8/2Week 7 - 8/5 - 8/9Week 8 - 8/12 - 8/16Week 9 - 8/19 - 8/23Week 10 - 8/26 - 8/30

TimeProgram: 9AM - 4PM

Extended DayEarly Drop-off: 8 - 9AM

Extended Day: 4 - 5:30PM

Weekly options only.

Please inform the office of any delay in picking up your child, or of any absence.


PROGRAM INFORMATIONABOUT NAC VACATION PROGRAMS

REGISTRATIONAll registrations are taken on a first come, first-served basis. Full payment is due upon registration. Early registration discount for summer ends May 1, 2019!

WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS Prior to May 21, 2019, withdrawals will be fully refunded, less a $25 administrative fee*. Registrations withdrawn after May 21, 2019 cannot be refunded; they will be credited (less the administrative fee*) toward classes and programs taken within one year of the date of the credit.*Credit card companies do not refund processing fees. NAC’s Administrative Fee covers most processing fees, but we will deduct processing fees for refunds of charges above $1000.

WAITING LIST If a week is full at the time of registration, you may request to be put on a waiting list for that week and we will contact you if a space opens up. Call the office for more information.

WELCOME LETTERSSummer Welcome Letters will be sent out the week before your child’s program. Please make sure to clearly write the best email address to reach you, so you may obtain important information and emergency forms.

EMERGENCY FORMSUpdated online emergency forms are mandatory for our summer programs. You will received a link from our registrar in early June. Forms are due 2 weeks before your program begins.

SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available according to need, on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email [email protected] for an application.

MEDIA RELEASENAC Programs are sometimes videotaped or photographed for publicity in catalogs, newspapers, radio, television, or on our social media pages. Permission to be included in publicity is implied by enrollment. Please contact the office in writing if you do not wish to be included in publicity.

PARKING & ACCESSThe New Art Center has a small parking lot located off Madison Avenue. Please follow signs regarding the flow of traffic during drop-off and pick-up times. The Main Gallery is wheelchair accessible. Please notify office staff of any special circumstances, needs, or requirements.

NUTS/ALLERGIESDue to the prevalence of nut allergies, NAC is a nut-free environment. NO NUTS, PLEASE.

MEDICATIONSAll medications must be checked in with a staff member prior to the start of the week, with detailed, written instructions. Children may not keep medication in their backpacks or lunch boxes, and all medications will be administered by a staff member, according to parental instructions. Parents must submit an emergency form for each enrolled child.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT POLICYStudents must be able to function independently or be accompanied by an aide. As each week begins, teachers will discuss appropriate behavior, language, and the safe, respectful use of materials in the classroom.


STUDENT INFORMATIONFirst Name: Last Name:D.O.B: / / School Name:

Grade in Fall 2019:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip: Are you a new student? (circle one) Yes No

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION PARENT #1

First Name: Last Name:

Day Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail:

PARENT #2

First Name: Last Name:

Day Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail:

FOUR WAYS TO REGISTER• ONLINE at www.newartcenter.org • PHONE call 617-964-3424• MAIL registration form in this booklet, or download from newartcenter.org• COME BY New Art Center office at 61 Washington Park, Newton.

Registration must be accompanied by full payment. Cash or checks preferred, all major credit cards accepted.

REGISTRATION

PROGRAM 1 (Summer: Please register your child for the grade s/he will be in September 2019)Program Title:Week #: Dates: Tuition:

PROGRAM 2Program Title:Week #: Dates: Tuition:


PAYMENT INFORMATIONTOTAL AMOUNT:

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Expiration: /

Name that appears on the card:

Billing Address if different from above:

I understand that by completing this registration form, I agree to the terms and conditions of the New Art Center’s Program Policies on the opposite page and on our website.

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