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PoconoArts Summer Day Camp - August 16 -20 STROUD OPEN SPACE & RECREATION will feature a day camp for children ages 7-11, August 16 -20, 10 am-3 pm daily. Instructor is Ms. Suzanne Werfelman, art teacher in the Pleasant Valley School District. Each day a different topic will be explored, i.e., drawing, nature journaling, printing, design, weaving, watercolor painting, sculpting with clay, mask making and etching. All supplies will be provided. Please pack a lunch to enjoy daily! Day Street Community Center, 15 Day Street, East Stroudsburg, $150 Per Child (Second Child in Family $125), $12.00 supply fee per child. Information and/or registration: Jessica O'Keefe, 570-426-1512. REGISTER EARLY....SPACE IS LIMITED!

Adult Classes and Workshops
Oil Painting 4 weeks, August 5-26 Thursday 6-9pm Explore the expression of ideas while developing your own technique in the use of the oil medium. This ongoing workshop starts with the basics, drawing and composition, and continues through the preparation of materials and application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick your subject while the instructor guides you through the process of producing a piece of art. Instructor: John McAllister is a graduate of York Academy of Arts and works as a freelance artist and videographer. Tuition: Member $110/Non-Member $120/Seniors $90 Materials list will be provided	Oil Painting Aug 5-26 Member $110.00 Non-Member $120.00 Senoir $90.00
Creative Writing 4 weeks, August 9 – 30 Monday 7-9pm This course is for those who would like to write short stories or novels. Students will learn how to constructively critique and improve their writing through short class assignments, use of dialogue, attention to the story’s voice and tone, and specific concentration on creating a picture with words. Instructor: Maureen Gilleece Harms earned a MFA in Creative Writing from Brooklyn College in NY and has, for more than twenty five years produced, directed and performed in various community theater productions in the NY metropolitan area. Maureen currently teaches Acting for Community Theater in East Stroudsburg . Tuition: Member $75/Non-Members $85/Seniors $55	Creative Writing Aug 9-30 Member $75.00 Non-Member $85.00 Senoir $55.00
Watercolor Painting 4 weeks, August 10 – 31 Tuesday 6-9pm Using the simple concept of complementary colors and the most elementary principles of the Color Wheel, students will learn to create beautiful works of art. You will use your innate, fundamental drawing skills to sketch on cold pressed watercolor paper, which will be the basis for painting projects. Instructor: Will Daskal is a retired educator as well as an award winning fine artist. For the past three years he has studied at the Baum School of Art in Allentown with William Wentz and Dana Van Horn. Will loves to paint and more importantly adores teaching. Tuition: Member $110/Non-Member $120/Senior $90 Materials list will be provided	Watercolor Painting Aug 10-31 Member $110.00 Non-Member $120.00 Senoir $90.00
Watercolor Painting Workshop (Saving the White of the Paper in Watercolor) One Day, August 9 Monday 10am-2pm I n watercolor white paint is not used to paint something while. The paper is considered to be your white paint. That being said, in this workshop you will learn how to paint the negative space in order to save and paint a white subject. At the end of the workshop you will have completed a still life. A drawing will be provided to trace, if needed. Instructor: Jasmine Abrams has been painting and drawing since childhood. She studied Art and Advertising at New York City Technical College ; fine art at the School of Visual Art and the Art Students League of NY. Her artwork is inspired by nature making her watercolors vibrant and bold with color. She has received numerous awards in NYC and the Poconos. Tuition: Members $35/Non-Members $45/Senior $25 Materials list will be provided	Watercolor Painting Aug 10-31 Member $35.00 Non-Member $45.00 Senoir $25.00
Using Modern Canvas to Paint in Acrylic - (No Need for Framing) One Day, August 16 Monday 10am-2pm There are so many new painting surfaces to choose from. In this workshop you will use a modern wrap-around-canvas to create a still life or landscape (depending on the size of the canvas you choose) ready for hanging……no need to frame the piece. A drawing will be provided to trace, if needed. Instructor: Jasmine Abrams (see bio above) Tuition: Member $35/Non-Members $45/Senior $25 Materials list will be provided	Mod Canvas- Acrylic Aug16 Member $35.00 Non-Member $45.00 Senoir $25.00

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Student Classes and Workshops
DISCOUNT FOR POCONOARTS MEMBERS: Members receive the discounted members' price for all classes. If you would like to become a member and receive this and other benefits, please pay below or call 570-476-4460 for information. DISCOUNT FOR FAMILIES: Families who register more than one member of a single residence in the same course or session receive a 15% discount on the less expensive course.	Become a member and receive discounts! Choose Membership Level Student $15.00 Senior (60+) $25.00 Individual $35.00 Art/Community Organization $45.00 Family $50.00 Friend of PoconoArts $100.00 Patron of PoconoArts $150.00 Benefactor of PoconoArts $250.00 Silver Leaf $500.00 Gold Leaf $1,000.00

DISCOUNT FOR POCONOARTS MEMBERS: Members receive the discounted members' price for all classes. If you would like to become a member to receive this and other benefits, please call 570-476-4460 for information. DISCOUNT FOR FAMILIES: Families who register more than one member of a single residence in the same course or session receive a 15% discount on the less expensive course. PoconoArts will not refund or reduce any class fees for missed classes or late enrollment. PoconoArts reserves the right to substitute instructors who are unable to fulfill their contractual agreements with instructors having equivalent qualifications. PoconoArts reserves the right to use photographs taken during classes and other programs for the marketing and promotion of the arts council. Any parent or legal guardian who does not wish to have his or her child photographed is asked to notify PoconoArts upon registration. PoconoArts Registration & Refund Policies Registration Policy: Classes fill on a first come first serve basis. Placement in a course is secured when payment in full is received. Cancellation Policy: If PoconoArts must cancel a class due to low enrollment, students will be notified prior to the scheduled start date of the class and a full refund will be issued. Refund Policy: Tuition refunds will be honored only if received ten days prior to the beginning of the class/workshop. PoconoArts will not refund or reduce any class fees for missed classes or late enrollment. Family Discount: Families who register more than one member of a single residence in the same course or session receive a 15% discount on the less expensive course. PoconoArts reserves the right to use photographs taken during classes and other programs for the marketing and promotion of the arts council. Any parent or legal guardian who does not wish to have his or her child photographed is asked to notify PoconoArts upon Registration.

 

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