CCMFCAA and Capital City Arts have teamed together to bring art to our most vulnerable children.
Our goal is to help foster/adoptive children learn to express themselves, develop new skills, and build self-esteem through the arts.

Beginning Airbrush Instructor: Fred Schollmeyer
Saturday, March 6 10am – 12pm

Students will learn basic information about airbrushing including hardware, control techniques and masking.

Supply list: None required. Students may use teacher’s airbrush equipment; however this is limited to class size. If the student has their own airbrush, hose, compressor, etc., they are welcome to bring those to the class to use.


Intermediate Airbrush Instructor: Fred Schollmeyer
Saturday, March 20 10am – 12pm


Students will produce a finished airbrush artwork using frisket film. They will learn basic color mixing and application using airbrush.

Supply list: None required. Students may use teacher’s airbrush equipment; however this is limited to class size. If the student has their own airbrush, hose, compressor, etc., they are welcome to bring those to the class to use.



DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: POSTERS & COLLAGE Instructor: Dennis Weiser
June 22, 23, 24
6 – 8 p.m.

Class Description: This an introductory level class for photographers, artists and hobbyists who wish to design graphic posters for church, social or business functions, create photo collages for personal artistic expression, or construct digital scrapbook “pages” for family or friends to enjoy.

Prerequisites: basic computer literacy and photographic ability (instructor will not be able to teach students about basic operation of their camera and/or computer)

Equipment: Student should have access to Computer loaded with Photoshop Elements® or equivalent software, and a digital camera. Access to an internet connection also will be necessary for on-line transmission of student’s work to the instructor’s computer.

Session One: Instructor will demonstrate techniques involved in assembling a set of photos into a sample poster layout and a photo collage. Students will discuss their goals for creating their own poster and/or collage designs. Discussion will include possible themes and potential sources of images.


Session Two: Using digital photos taken at the beginning of the session, the class will participate in a group exercise – using those photos to create a sample poster and college. This will be a confidence building “hands-on” session intended to give each student an opportunity to load, size and manipulate the images. Before the final session - Students will create a poster or collage at home and email their work to the Instructor. Individual suggestions and comments will be sent to each student regarding the work they submit.


Session Three: Students’ poster or college designs will be reviewed by the class for comment and suggestions. Each student should expect to complete the course with at least one finished poster or collage design under their belt.



Silver Clay Magic Handmade silver jewelry Medium: Precious Metal Clay
Instructor: Nancy Lohe
Supplies: $25
March 3, 10, 17 6 – 8pm (three, two hour sessions)
April 10 9 am to 3 pm (Saturday workshop)
May 3, 4, 5 6 – 8pm (three, two hour sessions)
July 17 9 am to 3 pm (Saturday workshop)
Age level: 11 and up

You do not have to be artistic to take this class and love it. Each student will create a piece of jewelry, which is more pure than sterling silver.


Beginners Drawing
So you want to be a Ninja Turtle?  Drawing Fundamentals
3/6, 3/13, 4/3 & 4/10 (5 Saturday sessions to be taken as a series)
10am – 12:30pm ages 8-12
1-3:30pm PM – ages 12+

Instructor: Connie Zullo
Supply Fee: $10

Class Description: No, you're not Michelangelo or Leonardo, and you don't have to be!  You can draw despite your age or experience. A series of topic fundamentals on a range of basic drawing skills. Appropriate for new learning or review. #1 Intro to Drawing - Identifying the Elements & Principles , #2 Techniques of Perspective, #3 Composition Techniques, #4 Landscape Fundamentals, #5 Still Life Fundamentals



Basket Making/Weaving Treasure Basket
Sat, Feb 13, 9:30 -1:00 p.m., ages 8-14 bring sack lunch & drink
Sat, Feb 13, 1:30-5:00 p.m., ages 14+ bring snack and drink

Supply Fee: $15
Instructor: Connie Zullo

Description: Always intrigued by the magic of basket making, learn the basic technique of plain weave to make a rectangular basket to hold a few CDs, some recipe cards or note cards, some cocktail napkins or those small loose pkgs. of dip that often lay around the kitchen. Use natural and dyed reed to "stack" the weavers into shape. Learn to incorporate a change in color & size of material, and to lash a pleasing rim. Students should bring an old towel, pencil, non-metal tape measure, small flathead screwdriver, sturdy scissors, 12-18 pinch type clothes pins and a spray bottle for water.

    

Round Bread Basket
Sat, Feb 20, 9:30 -1:00 p.m., ages 8-14    bring sack lunch & drink   
Sat, Feb 20, 1:30-4:30 p.m., ages 14+ bring snack and drink

Supply Fee: $18
Instructor: Connie Zullo

Description: Reinforce previous week's skills and learn new skills that Make a round basket for holding baked goods, popcorn or chips. Great for gifts!  You'll get hooked on this relaxing and pleasing craft form.  Use natural and dyed reed to "stack" the weavers into shape. Students should bring an old towel, pencil, non-metal tape measure, sturdy shears, 12-18 pinch type clothes pins and a spray bottle for water.


Introduction to Metal Jewelry   Instructor: Connie Zullo
Sat April 24   9:30-12  AM   Break for Lunch    12:30 - 3 for PM
Supply Fee: $35 (includes copper forms, a set of sterling pendant/earrings, sterling wire for rings) 

AM Session --  Using household tools, learn texture techniques to create simple but elegant contemporary pendants and matching earrings....the first set will be copper, the final set will be sterling.  Jewelry & base metal ear wires will be available, but students may bring their own favorite ribbons, cords, chains, or provide own sterling findings.

PM Session --  Ring Band -  You'll feel quite accomplished when you use texture techniques from the morning class to decorate wire then form into an adjustable sterling ring, for your fingers or toes.  Each student will make 2 adjustable rings.  A variety of wire sizes and shapes will be available. As time allows, additional decorative patterns will also be available for additional cost.

 
FASHION WEEK 101: A Fiber Frenzy- Instructor: Connie Zullo
age 12 & older Girls only
Supply Fee: $20
July 19 – 23
12-4pm (bring a snack and drink)

For late morning sleepers or those with morning plans, this is an afternoon camp, find a friend, even if it is your sister or your mom, and bring it! Do you love, love, love some of the newest fashion trends but got a tight budget....spend the week learning some new fashion tricks based on some crafts from the past...great for yourself and to use again & again to make affordable gifts... Some projects may require a bit of work at home in the evening...not homework, but funwork! (check the Capital Arts website for additional information about materials and supplies; most materials will be included in the class cost, but you may bring your own also)


Monday - Jewelry -Loads of color, beads, string, and fun - use recycled magazine papers in your favorite colors to create great beads that look like glass, for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings...! Learn the basics of knotting to create great jewelry for girls and guys. String 'em up with beads from broken jewelry, buttons, or those forgotten beads in your play stash. Ask family and friends to help you out with your add-ins. You will never be jewelry-poor again!


Tuesday & Wednesday - Scarfin' up Your Fashion Image!

Learn to make a year-round silk scarf and a warm fuzzy winter scarf! No experience necessary! For your winter scarf, you will learn to finger-crochet a loopy, thick & thin yarn into a fun & feisty scarf that looks like a lion's mane. The beauty of silk is it can be worn year-round....learn the traditional Japanese surface design technique of shibori to wrap, tie, and dye a unique, one-of-a-kind silk scarf. You will be sure to receive many oohs & aahs from all that see your fabulous creations.


Thursday - Upcycled Jewelry - Using pre-washed, shrunken wool sweaters and cool fabric & yarn scraps, we will create great jewelry from recycled materials. After an introduction to the basics of wet felting, we will take a quick walking trip to Salvation Army to see the affordable options for art materials that are readily available.


Friday- Wrap it Up - We will complete any unfinished work, and then share our fashion frenzy with a final runway walk to admire each others creations! It will have been such a busy week, there will not have been time to see each others work. We will take photos and post them on the Capital Arts website or your own social network pages.


Paint Jefferson City's History in Pastels Instructor: Debbie Schellman
Session I: March 3, 10, & 17  
3:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Class Description: Middle school and high school students will learn to paint notable historic sites in Jefferson City using pastels. Six week course.

Supply Cost: One-time supply fee of $30 for 72 half-stick soft pastels and assorted sheets of pastel papers. (Students keep their pastel sets.) (Please notify instructor if bringing own soft pastels)


Students will need to bring to the first class:
Bring your own photos landscape, or building you would like to paint (no published photos) and your drawing board if you have one or any stiff, smooth board at least 14x18 inches in size to use as your drawing board. A standing or table easel to support your work, if you have one


Session II: April 7, 14, & 21
3:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Class Description: Continuation of Session I

Painting Wildlife in Watercolors Instructor: Debbie Schellman
Session I: Tuesdays, March 2, 9, & 16 
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Class Description: Adults will create realistic paintings of wildlife in beautiful, transparent watercolors.

Supply Cost: One time supply fee of $15 for set of watercolors, brushes, and 140 lb watercolor papers (students keep their watercolor sets and brushes)

Students will need to bring to the first class:
Bring your own photos of the wildlife you would like to paint (no published photos) and your drawing board if you have one or any stiff, smooth board at least 14x18 inches in size to use as your drawing board. A standing or table easel to support your work, if you have one


Painting Wildlife in Watercolors Instructor: Debbie Schellman
Session II: Tuesdays, April 6, 13, & 20
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Class Description: Continuation of Session I


Capture Your Pet / Wild Animal in a Pastel Painting Instructor: Debbie Schellman

Session I: Thursdays - March 4, 11, & 18
6:30-8:30 p.m.

Class Description: Adult students will paint realistic animals, wild or tame, in the soft, yet vivid pastel medium

Supply Cost: $30 for 72 half-stick soft pastels and an assortment of pastel papers. (This is a one-time supply fee. Students keep their pastel sets.

Students will need to bring to the first class:
Bring your own photos of the pet, or wild animal you would like to paint (no published photos) and your drawing board if you have one or any stiff, smooth board at least 14x18 inches in size to use as your drawing board. A standing or table easel to support your work, if you have one

Capture Your Pet / Wild Animal in a Pastel Painting
Session II: Thursdays - April 1, 8, & 15
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Class Description: Continuation of Session I
Instructor: Debbie Schellman


Painting Pastel Landscapes
Session I: Wednesday mornings - March 3, 10, & 17 
9–11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Debbie Schellman

Class Description: This morning class is for those adults who would like to meet new people, learn a new hobby, and turn favorite vacation photos into lovely pastel masterpieces that will be cherished for years to come.

Supply Cost: $30 for set of 72 half-stick soft pastels and assorted pastel papers. Students keep their pastel sets. Bring your own photos of landscapes you would like to paint (no published photos) and your drawing board if you have one or any stiff, smooth board at least 14x18 inches in size to use as your drawing board. A standing or table easel to support your work, if you have one


Painting Pastel Landscapes
Session II: April 7, 14, & 21
9–11:30 a.m.
Class Description: Continuation of Session I



Save Money by Matting and Framing Your Work Yourself
April 28
6-9 p.m.
Class Description: This will be a hands-on workshop where students will learn to cut their own mats and frame their artwork, thus saving a bundle of money!
Instructor: Debbie Schellman

Supply Cost: $8 for two pieces of 16x20 mat board (to double-mat your work); mat cutter, tools, hardware and wires will be provided.

NOTE: Participants need to bring their own frame with glass and their piece of finished artwork. We will be working with 16x20 mats in this workshop. Your work may be approximately 11x14 or 12x16 in size before matting.


Exploring Watercolor Painting from Every Angle CAMP
June 7-11
8-11:30 a.m. 
Class Description: Learn more than you ever thought was possible about watercolor painting!

Week One: We will pick watercolor painting apart and practice all of the many "tricks of the trade", even learning to paint without putting a brush to the paper!
Student Class Fee: $55
Supplies $15 (One time fee if you take both weeks)
Instructor: Debbie Schellman



Exploring Watercolor Painting from Every Angle CAMP
June 14 – 18
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Week Two: More of the same of week one. We will put it all together again and mix it up to create beautiful, matted works of art!
Supplies $15 (One time fee if you take both weeks)
Instructor: Debbie Schellman

Introductory Adobe Photoshop Instructor: Lloyd Grotjan
March 24 & 31
6 – 8 p.m.

Basics of Photoshop's features and tool sets. Techniques for developing a solid basis from which to explore the complex world of Photoshop. Laptop recommended.


Intermediate Adobe Photoshop
Instructor: Lloyd Grotjan
April 14 & 21
6 – 8 p.m.

For individuals familiar with Photoshop who want to go beyond basic adjustments. Interactive class with open discussions of techniques, shortcuts, and creative controls. Laptop recommended.


Photography and the Art of Visualization

In depth analysis of lighting, composition, and previsualization. Camera required for in-class assignments. Two sessions and a field trip to the studios at Full Spectrum Photo.

May 12 (6 – 8 p.m.) & May 19- (6 – 9pm)
Instructor: Lloyd Grotjan


Comics Camp: Creating Comic Strips and Comic Books
Instructor: Rick Rother
Ages: 10 +
June 14th -18th
June 21st - 25th
8:00 am – 11:30 am
Supplies: $10 supplies

This camp offers a ground floor entry to the exciting and expanding world of comics. Students will be given firsthand knowledge and practical experience in creating and developing their own world and visual language for all to enjoy!

Students of all experience levels are welcome!


Monday: Introduction to the Visual Language of Comics
Students will learn about the fundamentals of the comic page and the many uses of the tools of the trade.
Tuesday: Creating Characters and Basic Storytelling
Students will expand their work into creating or refining characters, as well as learning about creating tone and impact through various storytelling and compositional strategies.
Wednesday: The Comic Strip
Students will create a short form strip with an original character.
Thursday: The Comic Book
Students will begin creating a working script for a full length comic book and start work on a short form comic book layout.
Friday: Ready to Publish!

Students will look over any completed works and discuss the many possibilities of publication both in print and in the digital realm.

*All completed strips and comic pages will be collected for an anthology available to each student.

Acrylic Painting Camp Instructor: Rick Rother
Ages: 10 +
Session 1: June 14th – 18th
Session 1: June 21st – 25th
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Supplies: Brush, Acrylic Paint tubes: (small) red, blue, yellow, white, black (all other colors optional), medium paint brush, painting palette, and palette knife (optional)

This camp offers a ground floor entry into methods and application of Acrylic Painting. Students of all experience levels are welcome!
Monday: Introduction to Acrylic painting!

Students will learn about the fundamentals of acrylic painting including tool usage and blending options.

Tuesday: Color Theory
Students will work with multiple color theories and learn the best method of application for their own work.
Wednesday: Exploration of Painting Techniques
Students will work on creating multiple techniques within a painting and learn how to create dynamic effects and surface enhancements to improve any acrylic work.
Thursday/Friday: Project Creation
Students will spend the final two days creating an original acrylic painting. We will cover the process from early sketches through the application of paint until the projects completion.