School for the Arts
Providing educational opportunities to aspiring artists in a variety of art forms; our curriculum includes classes at every skill level in a creative, educational and fun learning environment. Instruction is provided by professional artists with extensive teaching experience.  Materials are included in all class prices, unless indicated otherwise.  Partial and full scholarships are available.   See you in class!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our summer curriculum features full-day summer camps, fun activities for families and artistic learning opportunities for students of ages!


Chinese Calligraphy

with Tara Hu

Learn this beautiful and intricate art with Calligraphist Tara Hu who welcomes students of all levels.  Ages 16 & up.

Thursdays August 7, 14, 21, 28

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Four week session: $65, materials included.


Etching

with Doug Jamieson


The traditional method of etching, in the tradition of Rembrandt, Goya, Whistler and Hopper.  A drawing is transferred by hand, then chemically etched into a metal plate, and ultimately printed on paper using a press. This medium is very fun and the process is full of wonderful surprises!
Ages 16 & up

Wednesdays Aug 6, 13, 20, 27
6pm - 8pm

Four week session: $80, materials included.


Creating Personalized Jewelry

with Stephanie Reeves

Find your inner Diva and create the perfect accessory!  Stephanie Reeves of Peace Stone Jewelry shares her talent and love of jewelry in these workshops!

T/Th August 12 &14, and / or

T/Th August 19th & 21st

5:30pm - 7:30pm

 

Each two-week session: $55, materials included.


Beginning Pottery

with Theresa DeSantis

Learn to make unique clay vessels!  In this hands on class Terry demonstrates all the stages of throwing, firing and glazing ceramic pottery.  No experience required.

Wednesdays August 6, 13, 20, 27

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Four week session: $115, materials included.


GO GREEN! ART

 

Fabulous fun with Fibers

with Theresa May-O'Brian

Start with a few fibers, a little wool and your piece of RECYCLED fabric to produce a fabulous "Green" Market bag! Learn the basics of wool felting and be environmentally concious at the same time. Ages 16 & up.

Saturday August 23

10am-2pm

Bring a Bag Lunch

$50, materials included (except one yard of your recycled fabric, to use as basis of your bag).


More Felting Fun

with Theresa May-O'Brian

How much fun was it to create the Market bag?  Return and create your own personalized table runner. Ages 16 & up.

Saturday, August 30

10am-2pm

Bring a bag lunch.

$50, all materials included. 


KIDS ART

Ford Avenue Fun Camp

Enjoy summer days filled with art classes, performance, dance, swimming & fitness with the Arts Council, Oneonta YMCA and Orpheus Theater. Call (607) 432-2070 to find out more about our full-day summer program!  Ages 7-12.

August 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 14-29
9am-5pm
Brown bag lunch, each day

Snacks provided

$135 per week

Scholarships available!

Full scholarships are available through the Ricky J. Parisian Scholarship Foundation and for CROP students.  Email education@uccca.com for more details.

 

Clay Time for Kids

with Theresa DeSantis

During this two hour class, school-aged children will experience creating and decorating several ceramic objects using multiple techniques. Kids will produce glazed and fired pieces to bring home all the while Mom and Dad are having a couple of hours to themselves. All skill & experience levels welcome.  Ages 6 and up.

Saturdays, July 12, 19, 26 & August 2
Saturdays, August 9, 16, 23, 30
10:30am -12:30pm

Four week session: $50, materials included.


Class idea for the Summer?

Give us a call!

For more information or to register, email education@uccca.com or call 607.432.2070.


Arts Council members receive 10% off all classes.  Become a member today!

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Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta, NY 13820 (607) 432.2070