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Although we hate to see summer come and go, we are looking forward to a full fall schedule. Coming up this month and next, we have art classes and workshops for the entire family to enjoy. As you probably know, all of our adult classes have turned into workshops, lasting anywhere from one day to one month. We think this will give us a great opportunity to share more classes with the public without putting so much stress on our teachers. In October we have Intro to Oil Paint, Sculpting the Anatomy, Drawing the Human Figure, Book Binding, Jewelry, and Pottery.

Office Hours

Because we are working on projects, such as the Geneva Steel Exhibition, grants, and mending the shed at Taylor Station, we will not be keeping regular office hours for the next few months. However, we are never far, and are always available by telephone. For questions, or to enroll in a class, please call 801-492-1501.

For all of you who are looking for a specific style of painting for your
office, or perhaps a sculpture of your children, The Simple Earth Art Center has made special arrangements with many Painters, Sculptors, and other Artists to create you want. With this program, you can have
exactly what you are looking for.

What’s New in the Classroom:

Come and Find Out!

For the Children’s and Youth Classes we have created year long curriculums to help the students advance in visual art concepts that will be with them a lifetime. This curriculum is a serious and discipline-based visual arts education for youth. The program is designed to create leveled classes. Upon successful completion of one full year (level) of class, students will receive a certificate of completion. This month we are offering Drawing for children, Art Discovery (4-6 yrs), Art I (6-10 yrs) Please check out the schedule to view upcoming classes and workshops.

We recently received a grant in the amount of $14,630.00 from the Utah Office of Museum Services which will support the upcoming Geneva Steel Exhibition in March of 2008. We would like to thank them for this generous donation. Also, a special thanks to Kristina Narvez and Susie Record for helping to prepare additional grant proposals for this and other projects.

Gallery News

What is New in the Classroom:

Children’s Drawing
(Ages 6-13) Monday 4:00-5:00 PM Ongoing
This is a class for children who want to work solely on their drawing skills. Drawing is the foundation of all visual arts and should be mastered by all aspiring artists. This class requires a full hour of concentrated work and is not for children who are incapable of working the full time. This class can be taken in conjunction with either Art I or Art II (Please see Damon for special pricing on multiple classes taken by the same student.)
$35 monthly plus materials
Pre ordered kits available through Simple Earth Art Center. Call in advance to order.

Art I
(Ages 6-10) Wednesday 4:30-5:30 PM Ongoing The focus of this class is structured lessons on the Elements and Principles of art and how to use them effectively to make successful art compositions. Students will continue to use a wide variety of media. Again, children need the ability to sit and focus for an hour. If your child is at one of the cutoff ages for this class, please see Damon or Kate for placement in the correct level for your child’s abilities.
$35 monthly plus minimal lab fee

Art Discovery
(Ages 4-6) Thursday 4:30-5:30 PM Ongoing
This class is designed for children who have an aptitude for art and the ability to sit and work for an hour of time. The lessons will focus on Art and Media Exploration, along with an introduction to the Elements and Principles of art.
$35 plus minimal material fees

Jewelry Basics
Monday 7-9 PM Oct. 1-29 Learn the basics of jewelry design and be introduced to the lost wax method and silver smithing techniques. There is opportunity for several pieces to be completed throughout the course. Tools and equipment are available for student use. Students are responsible  to purchase silver.
$75 
3-D Sculpting: Anatomy
Tuesday 4:30-6:30 PM Oct. 2-30 This class is the study of the human anatomy. The class will cover armature construction, sculpting the skeleton followed by sculpting the muscles of the body. This is a great chance to learn the fundamentals of sculpture wile learning valuable lessons on the human anatomy. This class is valuable for any artist wanting to understand human form.
$75 plus materials
A $65 kit including armature and clay will be available for purchase the first day of class.  
Oil Painting
Thursday 7:30-9:30 PM Oct. 4-25
Learn the fundamentals of painting with oil paints on canvas Study concepts of composition, color, scale, form and the manipulation of basic painting materials.
$75 plus materials
Pre ordered kits available through Simple Earth Art Center. Call in advance to order.
 Wheel Thrown Ceramics
Call for dates and times Receive serious instruction in basic wheel thrown pottery techniques such as centering, opening, pulling, trimming, surface design, glazing and firing. Forms studied include cylinders, bowls, plates and jars. Students have opportunities to use wood fire, gas reduction, raku, or electric kilns. Lab time is also available.
$75
A $10 bag of clay will be available for purchase on the first day of class. Firing cost determined by square inch.

Stain Glass
Saturday noon-3:00 Oct. 13-27 Students are introduced to traditional stained glass foiling techniques. The curriculum includes cutting, fitting, foiling, and soldering. This class will also introduce and study the fundamentals of pattern design.
$90
Students will have classroom access to all the tools  but will be responsible for your own glass and patterns.

Book Binding
Wednesday 7:00-9:00
Students will learn basic, traditional bookbinding techniques and create several
different types of books including a hard cover book, exposed-spine sewing, and others.
$75
Materials not included. Please call for more information.

October Youth and Children Schedule

October Adult
Schedule