Saturdays 10-11:30

Fall: $184 Winter: $154 Spring: $123.2

Bring your sense of adventure as we learn the basics of photography through exploring basic camera functions, composing photographs, and basic image editing in Photoshop. Each class will begin with viewing and discussing photographs from master and contemporary photographers. Weather permitting we will head out of doors for hands-on practice and then back into the computer. We will explore how to take interesting portraits, candid shots, landscapes and documentary photographs. This class is perfect for anyone who enjoys photography. While the course is set up for adults, mature teens are encouraged to enroll. No experience is necessary. All you need is a love for photography and a desire to learn. By the end of the class, you will have a keen sense for setting up an amazing photograph.

Mondays 7-9pm

Let Monday be your night to relax and indulge in the creative exploration of clay. Learn to create functional and sculptural ceramic objects using coil and slab techniques, slip casting and a variety of surface designs. Come with projects in mind or enjoy various projects the teacher gives. All levels of clay experience welcome.

Born in Cincinnati, Artist, Educator and Curator, Jacquelyn Vaughn Sommer, earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing from the Art Academy (BFA ’03) and her Master of Art Education from the University of Cincinnati, DAAP (MAE ’08), focusing on Visual Culture and Curriculum Development. She is a licensed art educator (P-12) and has spent her years researching "best practice" regarding secondary, post secondary, and alternative education.

Every First Saturday of the month, starting 10/1

10-12pm

$5 per student/$10 per family of 2 or more

Join us every first Saturday of the month for fantastic family art fun! Each open studio will provide an inspiring art project that everyone in the family can enjoy. Come make a mess in our wonderful art space and let us clean up.

10/1/2011

Bring your kids to the Wyoming Fine Arts Center for a morning of crazy mask creation! What could be more fun than to crank those creative powers as a family? Your masks could be fancy, feathery, freaky or fantastically ferocious! Tell a story, create a character never before seen by human eyes! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday 7-9pm

This class is geared to anyone interested in drawing, doodling or just plan jotting down and developing ideas while also developing a strong portfolio of work. All will leave with a well-developed portfolio in addition to the knowledge of the history and impact of sketchbooks/journals within the art world. Each week is devoted to the development of skills and idea generation. A skill that is just as important as the finished product. Students will have a well-developed portfolio created with collage standards in mind. This is course is perfect for anyone looking to develop their collage portfolio or who simply love to draw and wish to sharpen their drawing skills.

When engaging in art making, Sommer experiments with a variety of media. Most recently, she participated with Art House Co-op in Brooklyn, NY as one of the artists in the 2010 Sketchbook Project tour, and has joined on for the 2011 tour. She is also working on developing a local arts advocacy and awareness group called Project: Cincinnati. When teaching, Jacquelyn Sommer is can often be observed working along side her students driving them to come to creative solutions for their work. She has experience teaching high school level creative processes, drawing, and photography. Currently she is an adjunct faculty member at the Art Academy of Cincinnati.

Tuesdays 7-9pm

Come as you are! This is a drawing course for all skill levels. In this class, you will be exposed to a variety of approaches related to figure and observational drawing. If you are new to drawing and looking to try something new or if you are experienced in drawing and looking for a studio setting to continue to develop you craft, this course is for you. You will leave with refined drawing skills and a renewed sense of excitement for the world around you. This course is open to all levels of experiences and is geared towards Adults. Teens who are interested in an intensive studio experience are also encouraged to attend.

Thursdays 630-8pm

In this intensive five-week workshop, artists and educators will be able to work in a studio atmosphere with other creatives. Each week will focus on a different topic related to being a working artist/creative and educator. You will be introduced to different techniques and creative idea generation tools as well as ways to overcome artist block. Everyone is encouraged to keep a sketchbook/journal during these five weeks. Come Inspire and be inspired. This course is geared for teachers, however anyone is welcome to join.

Born in Cincinnati, Artist, Educator and Curator, Jacquelyn Vaughn Sommer, earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing from the Art Academy (BFA 03) and her Master of Art Education from the University of Cincinnati, DAAP (MAE 08), focusing on Visual Culture and Curriculum Development. She is a licensed art educator (P-12) and has spent her years researching "best practice" regarding secondary, post secondary, and alternative education.