Saxophone Lessons
Individual saxophone lessons are now available on Monday afternoons at Catamount Arts.
Instructor: Jessica Harris
Starts: Monday, July 11th
Ends: Monday, December 31st
Times: Monday Afternoon
Location: Classroom One
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These lessons are availale for any level and any style of saxophone. They are taught by Jessica Harris. For more information or to register for lessons, please call 802-345-3046. You may also email Jessica Harris at moxie25@live.com

Collage and Crafts Children's Art Class
Collage and Crafts is a children's art class meeting each Monday morning for eight weeks that incorporates a variety of skills, such as cutting, pasting, drawing and painting, while experimenting with colors and shapes. Children should plan on lots of fun and parents should plan on lots of messy fingers,
Instructor: Lisa Emerson
Starts: Monday, January 9th
Ends: Monday, February 27th
Times: 9 am & 10 am
Location: Cabaret Room
Cost: $100 per students for the 8 week session
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Reservations: Jerry Aldredge at Catamount Arts for more information or to enroll.  
Email: jaldredge@catamountarts.org
Collage and Crafts is recommended for children ages 3 - 5 years (and older twos). Parents/guardians must attend the class with their participant. There will be a choice of two times to attend each week, from 9:00 am - 9:45 am or 10:00 am - 10:45 am.

Acrylic Paint Exploration
Students in this course will explore versatile processes for planning and developing a visual idea using water-based media, with emphasis on acrylic painting techniques. The class examines both traditional and contemporary applications of media, including wet-into wet, dry-brush paint application masking and alla prima. Students prepare archival painting supports for water-based media, including paper, canvas and panel. The Organization of this Course will focus on the following 10 elements of art: 1. Proportion 2. Composition 3. Color 4. Value 5. Line 6. Texture 7. Light and Shade 8. Perspective 9. Contrasts 10. Action and Balance This course would benefit those artists who are new to painting altogether as well as artists who want to just enhance and work on their techniques. The course is open to High school age students and adults. Starting January 17, the course will meet once a week on Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Cabaret on the lower level of Catamount Arts.
Instructor: Ricky Golden
Starts: Tuesday, January 17th
Ends: Tuesday, February 21st
Times: 6:30 pm
Location: Cabaret Room
Cost: $75 Per Person - Plus Supplies
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Reservations: For reservations please contact: Jerry Aldredge Catamount Arts  
Email: jaldredge@catamountarts.org
Ricky Golden earned a BA from Salve Regina in Painting and drawing and has had many of his paintings and murals exhibited throughout New England and Eastern United States. He continues to write and play music as well as do his own and commissioned paintings and drawings.

Printmaking - Free Children's Workshop
This free one-day workshop for kids from 8 - 11 years of age is a great chance for kids to have fun printing with natural objects and interesting textures. Children will learn about using color and good composition, too.
Instructor: Sharon Kenney Biddle
Starts: Saturday, February 11th
Ends: Saturday, February 11th
Times: 9 am - 11 am
Location: Classroom One
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
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Reservations: To register please call Jerry Aldredge at Catamount Arts - 748-2600  
Email: jaldredge@catamountarts.org
All supplies for the workshop will be provided. The workshop, which will be taught by area artist Sharon Kenney Biddle, will be limited to 12 participants. Parents are welcome to join in the fun.

The Art of Acting
Area residents interested in acting are invited to participate in an exciting new class being offered for 12 weeks beginning Tuesday, Februry 28. The class is open to beginners with no acting experience as well as those who have been involved in local amateur theater. The class will be taught by professional actor and acting coach Marc Bourdelle.
Instructor: Marc Bourdelle
Starts: Tuesday, February 28th
Ends: Tuesday, May 15th
Times: 7 pm - 9 pm Each Tuesday
Location: Cabaret Room
Cost: $10 Per Class - $120 For Complete Class
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Reservations: To enroll please contact Jerry Aldredge at Catamount Arts.  
Email: jaldredge@catamountarts.org
Everyone has a gift for acting. Everyone has a song in their heart that longs to express itself. Most have movie roles they love. In this first (of three) 12-week art of acting courses, we will explore a variety of acting techniques (ranging from pantomime & tai chi for the actor, to dreamwork and our own personal inner monologue). This course is appropriate for both the layman, as well as for those who are exploring the possibility of pursuing a career in the performing arts, Participants are encouraged to bring in or memorize a short monologue from one of their favorite movies or books... Each class is taught in a nurturing, non-competitive, playful environment with the purpose of discovering and exploring the natural, unique talent of each individual. - Mark Bourdelle

Figure Drawing Class
This class will focus on drawing the human figure in its many aspects. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of tehniques and mediums during the course of the class. Line, form, gesture and shading will be explored. Students should bring their own HB to 6B pencils, charcoal, a regular sketch pad 12x16 or larger and a newsprint pad of a larger size.
Instructor: Bill Tulp
Starts: Thursday, March 1st
Ends: Thursday, April 5th
Times: 7 pm
Location: Cabaret Room
Cost: $70 plus a $30.00 Model Fee
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Reservations: To register, please contact Jerry Aldredge at Catamount Arts, 748-2600.  
Email: jaldredge@catamountarts.org
This course is designed for individuals in the High School to adult range. It is organized for a minimum of 7 students and a manimum of 15. The class will meet from 7 pm - 9 pm on each of the six Thursdays. The class will incude a live model.

Creating Beautiful Books by Hand - Arts Education Workshop
This one-day workshop will give participants an introduction and hands on experience in making a traditional flat-spine codex book. Participants will be able to choose the materials and colors that will go into making their own take-home project.
Instructor: Sharon Kenney Biddle
Starts: Saturday, March 3rd
Ends: Saturday, March 3rd
Times: 9 am - 1 pm
Location: Classroom One
Cost: $45 per participant plus a $7.00 materials fee
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Reservations: To register for the workshop, please contact Jerry Aldredge at Catamount Arts, 748-2600 ex. 106.  
Email: jaldredge@catamountarts.org
Because of the somewhat sophisticated nature of this workshop, participation is limited to high-school students and adults. This four-hour workshop will be held in the downstairs classroom at Catamount Arts.

Mosaics in Stained Glass
Make colorful mosaic designs for yourself or for friends out a a wide array of colors and hues of stained glass pieces. Participants will learn different techniques of curtting and arranging the stained glass pieces. Students should bring their own design or create one in class.
Instructor: Bill Tulp
Starts: Saturday, April 7th
Ends: Saturday, April 28th
Times: 10 am.
Location: Classroom One
Cost: $50 plus a $15 materials fee
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Reservations: To register for the class, please contact Jerry Aldredge at Catamount Arts, 748-2600  
Email: jaldredge@catamountarts.org
This four week class is designed for individuals from the seventh grade through adults. The course is designed for a minimum of six students and a maximum of 12. The class will be conducted from 10 am - 12 noon on each of the Saturdays.

 

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