Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) spring classes are now open for registration. Classes start February 23 and run through May. Spring into your creative side for the New Year by learning a new skill or gaining more knowledge of an existing one. Adults and children have a plethora of different subjects to choose from. Tight on time? One-day workshops are also available.
New this spring is Life Drawing taught by Gideon Douglas. Students will be taught various techniques and mediums used in drawing, with a focus on composition, mark-making and concepts. In addition to teaching, Douglas will be exhibiting his paintings in The Art of Letting Go, an exhibit in LCA's NIPSCO Education Studio. In the returning class, International Art Cinema students will be introduced to pivotal films from the Italian Neorealism movement such as Chris Marker's French film, "Sans Soleil" and Roberto Rossellini's war drama, "Rome Open City". Individuals interested in learning a more traditional art form can take Watercolor Plus. Students will learn to apply classic watercolor techniques and mix with colored pencils and other media in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. All art levels are welcomed as instruction will be tailored to each individual. Other adult classes offered include Photography, Abstract Painting, and Sandcastle Writers.
New for young artists this season is Photography for Kids. This class will introduce younger students to traditional camera skills with fun, hands-on projects. They'll leave learning how to paint with light while learning about shutter speeds, exploring color and composition, hand-tint silly self-portraits, capture macro toy scenes and craft creative ways to display their photos. Popular courses for youth include: Cookies & Canvas, Drawing for Teens, and Painting for Teens.
One-day workshops include Daring Derby Hat Making, Fused Glass, and Masters & Merlot. Students who have previously enrolled in Zentangle® Method and are hungry to learn more will have the opportunity to do so in Zentangle® Beyond the Basics. New complex patterns will be taught with a focus on shading and composition. In Block Printing, local artist, Melissa Washburn, will cover tools and techniques for linoleum cut printmaking. Students will view the work of other printmaking artists, discuss what makes a good print, learn how to plan a print, transfer it, cut it safely and print it. Washburn is an artist and illustrator who rediscovered her love of printmaking after participating in last year's Steamroller Printmaking Project in downtown Michigan City. She was a 2012-2013 recipient of an Individual Artist Program grant from the Indiana Arts Commission, and is a founder of Community Supported Art Valparaiso, a unique co-op buying program for local artists.
Summer Camp registration is also open for parents who are already planning activities for their kids this summer. Both camps are geared for ages 7 to 13. Inspired by Nature is a new two-week camp starting July 11. Students will be taken on an eco-friendly expedition of the arts with a focus on learning how to create art from nature such as felting wool and creating dyes from natural resources. Famous Artists Camp is a one-week camp starting August 5 that will introduce students to works of well-known artists. Students will learn how to create their own master pieces from the inspirational subjects and techniques covered. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. To find out more contact Education Director, Janet Bloch, at 219.874.4900 ext. 203 or at jbloch@lubeznikcenter.org.
To see a full listing of classes, teacher bios, and to register for classes please visit lubeznikcenter.org. LCA Members receive 10% off of classes. If you are not already a member become one online today or call the center at 219.874.4900.
Please note: LCA Galleries are closed through Feb. 5. Administrative offices remain open during regular weekday hours. Join us on the evening of Feb. 5, 5-8 PM (CST) for the opening reception of Meredith Setser and Jay Zerbe: Abstruse Daydreaming and Jonah Ortiz: Placebo.
Lubeznik Center for the Arts is located at 101 W. 2nd St., at the lakefront in Michigan City, IN. Weekday hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST). Weekend hours are from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST). Thursdays: 10 - 7* (Memorial Day - Labor Day) *Hyndman Gallery opens at 2 pm. For more information please visit lubeznikcenter.org or call 219-874-4900.
The LCA is funded, in part, by South Shore Arts and the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency.