Class Schedule

Spring 2010 Class Schedule

Member Registration Begins: Dec 30, 2010

Public Registration Begins: Jan 4, 2010

Class Registration Form

If you are interested in teaching a class, please call the Firehouse!

Fine Arts

Oil Painting/Drawing

(Ages 15-Adult)

Instructor: Diamond Vigil

Are you ready to loosen up and discover a style of your own? You will learn the effective use of color relationships, mass, and values while you paint from a photograph.

Wed, Feb 10-March 31 ï 6:30-8:00

Tuition: $80 ï 8 Classes

Drawing

(Ages 15-Adult)

Instructor: Ashley Ramos

Drawing is learned skill based on hand-eye coordination using the drawing principles of line, shape, value, texture, perspective and composition.

Mon & Wed, March 15-May 5

6:30-8:00

Tuition: $80 ï 16 Classes

Clay Hand Building

(All Ages)

Instructor: Sally Anne Finkelstein

In this class you will be introduced to the many techniques of handbuilding. Once the student chooses a project, the instructor will assist him with the multiple techniques of constructing the piece.

Sat, Jan 30-March 6 ï 9:30-11:00

Tuition: $40 ï 6 Classes

Wheel Throwing

(Ages 16-Adult)

Instructor: Nancy O'Brien

Students will learn the basics of how to throw on the wheel. Students will be provided with 25 lbs. of clay and the use of all Firehouse glazes.

Tues, Feb 23-March 30 ï6:00-8:00

Tuition: $100 ï 6 Classes

CLASS FULL

Wheel Throwing

(Ages 18-Adult)

Instructor: Bob Sloan

This class will focus on the basics of throwing shapes on a wheel. It will cover preparation of clay, basic tools required, controlled use of whell and the formation of shapes and the methods used to accomplish this.

Wed, March 17-May 5 ï 2:00-4:00

Tuition: $125 ï 8 Classes

Open Pottery Studio

Students 18 and older with prior ceramics experience may sign-up for open studio use of the ceramics room. The fee covers use of wheels, and glazes. Firing only done by Firehouse personnel when kiln is full.

Call for studio availability

Tuition: $25 a month

Open Drawing Studio

Develop or expand upon your medium of choice in our ballroom. Bring your supplies and use our facility and easels to create your own artwork.

Every Sat ï 12:00-2:00

Tuition: FREE

Free Kid Workshops

Advance Registration Required

Winter Craft (Grades K-6)

Instructor: DRCA Staff

Thurs, Jan 14 ï 4:30-5:30pm

FREE ï 1 Class

Valentine Craft (Grades K-6)

Instructor: DRCA Staff

Thurs, Feb 11 ï 4:30-5:30pm

FREE ï 1 Class

St. Patricks's Day Craft

(Grades K-6)

Instructor: DRCA Staff

Thurs, March 11 ï 4:30-5:30

Tuition: FREE ï1 Class

Weekend Workshops

Clay Sculpting

(Ages 16-Adult)

Instructor: Bob Sloan

This class will focus on sculpting a waterfowl form using porcelain clay. The class will begin with preparation of clay, basic carving of form and detail work for the finished product. The form we will work on is a duck decoy.

Sat April 17-24 ï10:00-2:00pm

Tuition: $50 ï 2 Classes

Saturdays in Asia (Ages 6-12)

The two day workshop begins with a wild Gallery Hunt exploring the Firehouse Gallery February exhibit, Asian Games: The Art of Contest and moves through various arts forms originating is Asia. Participants will make the Japanese memory card game, karuta, using printmaking techniques, make paper to write haiku, learn to play go and pachisi and observe a Tea Ceremony, make kites and uchiwa, and learn the art of dominoes. Don't miss this opportunity to explore another culture.

Sat, Feb 6 & 20 1:00-4:00

Tuition: $25 2 Classes

Let's Get Organized

(Ages 18-Adult)

Instructor: Nancy Meza

Learn the art of organize your space to create a sensible flow for your home. Discover how to help the clutter-bug you know. Go home with fresh ideas to get started on the process.

Sat, Feb 27 ï Time: 3:00-4:15

Tuition: $25 ï 1 Class

Notebook required

Pinhole Camera

(Ages 5-15)

Instructor: Dee Cerda

Ever wondered how to make a camera? Students will leran how to make a pinhole camera and develop their own unique pictures in our darkroom.

Sat, March 27 ï 12:00-2:00

Tuition: $25 ï1 Class

Embellished Calligraphy

(Ages 16-Adult)

Instructor: Joyce Terry

Come learn new calligrpahy techniques from around the world. Watercolors and embossing will be used to enhance classic calligraphy.

Sat, March 27 ï10:00-4:00

Tuition: $60 ï1 Classes

Dance & Fitness

Ballet & Tap

(Ages 3-5)

Instructor: Rachel Loftus

This class will take students through the basics in ballet and tap technique.

Sat, Ongoing ï 10:00-11:00

Tuition: $105 or $35 each month for three months ï 12 Classes

1st four Saturdays each month

Ballet & tap shoes required

Ballet & Tap

(Ages 6-10)

Instructor: Rachel Loftus

This class will review the basics of ballet and tap to continue to build upon these techniques bringing students to the next level.

Sat, Ongoing ï 11:00-12:00

Tuition: $105 or $35 each month for three months ï 12 Classes

1st four Saturdays each month

Ballet & tap shoes required

Hip-Hop Dance

(Ages 6-12)

Instructor: Nikki Arizpe

In order to learn Hip-Hop, you will learn step by step how to create combinations, and then put them together into dance.

Tues, Ongoing ï 6:00-7:30

Tuition: $105 or $35 each month for three months ï 12 Classes

1st four Tuesdays each month

Jazz attire required

Adult Ballet

(Ages 18-Adult)

Instructor: Charis Vogel

Adult ballet classes offer a fun way to tune and tighten your body while learning the fundamental techniques of ballet. Adult ballet classes offer something for every age group, from young adults to seniors.

Wed, Feb 3-March 24 ï 6:30-7:30

Tuition: $60 ï 8 Classes

Yoga

(Ages 16-Adult)

Instructor: Tina Nicholas

Yoga is about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibilty. This is done through poses and postures, each of which has a specific physical benefit.

Mon & Thurs, Ongoing ï 7:00-8:00

Tuition: $105 or $35 each month for three months ï 25 Classes

Yoga mat and attire required

Music

Piano Lessons

(Ages 8-Adult)

Instructor: Ashley Ramos

Successfully learn how to play the piano and read sheet music.

Thurs, Ongoing

Call to set up weekly 30min sessions

Tuition: $90 or $30 each month for three months

1st four Thurs each month

Beginner Guitar Lessons

(Ages 9-15)

Instructor: Omar Chavez

These lesson will take you from pure basics such as learning to identify the G string to playing major full chord shapes and reading music.

Tues, March 2-April 20 ï 6:00-7:00

Tuition: $45 ï 8 Classes

Student must provide guitar

Culinary Arts

The Joy of Wine

(Ages 21-Adult)

Instructor: Jeff Mahl

This course provides students with knowledge that will enhance their enjoyment and understanding of wine. Students will learn how to recognize and select good wines, as well as identify wine regions. The course will also provide instruction on proper serving techniques, the elements of wine tasting, how to properly pair wine with foods, and how to read wine labels. Three wines will be tasted per class. Stemware will be provided.

Fri, Feb 12-March 5 ï 6:00-7:00

Tuition: $75 ï 4 Classes

Metal & Jewelry Arts

Scrap Metalsmithing

(Ages 16-Adult)

Instructor: Jen Cooper

The class will make sculptures out of recycled metal parts using various metalsmithing techniques.

Sat, March 20-April 3 ï 7:00-9:00 Tuition: $75ï4 Classes

Jewelry Beading

(Ages 15-Adult)

Instructor: Sylvia Ramirez

Tool, beads, findings, etc. will be provided and you will leave with multiple pieces of jewelry which you designed.

Mon & Thurs, Feb 22-March 18 7:00-9:00

Tuition: $45 ï 8 Classes

Students must provide wire cutters, chain nose pliers, round nose pliers and cloth to work on

Photography

Black/White Photography & Beginning Darkroom Class

(Ages 15-Adult)

Instructor: Dee Cerda

Students will learn the fundamentals of the Holga camera, its quirks and subtle nuances. Students will learn the basics of capturing and printing an image. Film developing and review will allow us to evaluate and adjust exposure, fine tuning the camera to obtain the best possible images.

Wed, Feb 10-March 17 ï 6:00–7:30 Tuition: $95+Holga Camera: $25

6 Classes ï 3 Students Max

Class Full

Community Open Darkroom

(Ages 15-Adult)

Instructor: Dee Cerda

This is for students needing extra time to print and practice the photo techniques taught in beginning darkroom, and for photographers wanting a place to print. Green chemicals and some equipment provided; bring your own paper.

Available during regular

Open Hours only

Tuition: $5/hr-1hr min. or

$100 unlimited month

Call at least one day in advance to schedule darkroom time.

18 and older with prior darkroom experience required

or enrollment in darkroom classes

Supervised Open Darkroom (Ages 15-Adult)

Instructor: Dee Cerda

No experience necessary. Printing and Chemical preparation.

Chemistry provided; Students should have their own film and paper.

Supplies available at DRCA office.

Sat, Ongoing ï 12:00-2:00

Tuition: $20 per session

3 Students Max

Literary Arts

Youth Poetry Society

(Ages 11-18)

Instructor: Omar Chavez

Learn about different types of poetry and influential poets. Every member will also participate in poetry readings of their own material. The goal is to become exposed to the vast world of poetry and develop confindence to express themselves through poetry.

Tues, March 2-April 20ï 7:00-8:30

Tuition: $40 ï 8 Classes

Notebook required

Fiber Arts

Knitting/Crochet

(All Ages)

Instructor: Sally Anne Finkelstein

Learn basic to intermediate skills for both knitting and/or crochet. Students will focus on reading patterns. Basic knowledge helpful.

Sat, Jan 30-March 6ï 11:30-12:30

Tuition: $25 ï 6 Classes

Hook/Needle & yarn required

Weaving

(All Ages)

Instructor: Sally Anne Finkelstein

In this class, the student wil get hands-on experience and learn the fundamentals of weaving. Learn to weave an 18"x18" 12 color sampler blanket on a loom.

Wed, Jan 27-March 10 ï 5:00-6:30

Tuition: $35+$20 Lab Fee

7 Classes

Sock Making

(All Ages)

Instructor: Sally Anne Finkelstein

Come learn to knit socks on two circular needles. Basic Knitting knowledge is required.

Mon & Wed April 12-May 6

4:30-5:30

Tuition: $30+$25 Lab Fee

8 Classes

Public Loom Use

Call for times, pricing & more information.

Art AfterSchool

Instructor: Sally Anne Finkelstein

1st-6th Grade:

Tues, Jan 5-March 2

7th-12th Grade:

Wed, Jan 6-March 3

3:30-4:45 ï 10 Classes ï $95

Registration Information

DRCA Members receive a 10% discount
Classes may cancel due to insufficient enrollment, students will be notified by phone
Full refund are given only if class is cancelled by the Firehouse
If a student wishes to cancel before the first class day a full refund less 10% will be given
No refunds after first class date

Class Scholarships

Scholarships based on economic need are available.

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Class Scholarship Sponsors

We would like to thank the following

for their support:

Rotary Club

If you would like to become a sponsor please contact

firehouse@delrioarts.com for more information.

Note to Parents:

In order to better serve you and insure the enjoyment and safety of our youngest art patrons,

please be on time to pick-up your child.
Please let us know if your child has any special needs. All classes are designed to be age appropriate and you will need to contact the Firehouse if you are interested in having your child attend a class outside of his/her age limit.
Thank you for your interest as we continue to provide quality art education!

This project is supported by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, The United Way,

and the Val Verde Community Foundation,

along with many of our other sponsors as shown on our sponsorship page.