The Village Book Store -- Littleton, NH
The Village Book Store -- Littleton, NH81 Main Street, Littleton N.H.O3561
The Village Book Store -- Littleton, NH603-444-5263
The Village Book Store -- Littleton, NH1-800-640-WORD
The Village Book Store -- Littleton, NHvilbksto@myfairpoint.net
 
The Village Bookstore - Littleton, NH
 
In New Hampshire's White Mountains, on Littleton's historic Main Street.
 
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Littleton Studio School
21 Mill St., Littleton, NH  03561
603.444.1066
littleton.studio.school@gmail.com
SPRING 2009 SCHEDULE


A Special Request
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR CLASSES EARLY!

Don't wait until the day before.  We often need to let our instructors know a full week ahead whether we have the minimum of students to run the class. 







Jewelry Instructors
Jean Matray
Jean studied metals intensively at Revere Academy in San Francisco.  Jean makes jewelry that is playful and incorporates movement.  She is a state-juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen.  

Kerstin Nichols
Kerstin was the Featured Artist for the League's 2008 Traveling Exhibition.  Her work can be found in the permanent collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in NYC.  She has taught metal-smithing for over 25 years & has directed the Metals program at the Hanover League's Craftstudies program since 1991.  

Casey Pike
Casey finds nature to be her inspiration since she moved to Northern NH four years ago from NYC where she was born and raised.  She finds comfort in the asymmetry and the vagaries of the natural world.  She attempts to surpass fads and embrace a combination of hip and classic looks that can be embraced over time.

Joy Raskin
Joy was accepted into the League of NH Craftsmen while in high school.  She received her BFA from Rhode Island School of Design & a MFA from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.











































































































Clay Instructors
Jeff Brown
Jeff grew up in North Carolina where he was introduced to clay in high school.  He worked in a production pottery studio for seventeen years.  Jeff incorporates hand-building techniques into his wheel thrown work.  Jeff is a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, as well as a past President of the New Hampshire Potter's Guild. 
For more information about Jeff, go to www.jeffbrownpottery.com

Tim Christensen
Tim is a potter living in Roque Bluffs, Me.  He has shown in many regional and national shows, including CraftBoston and the Smithsonian.  His distinctive black and white sgraffito drawings and graceful forms often depict natural scenes, and the animals and plants residing in his back yard.  He has been working in clay for 10 years. 
More information
about Tim, go to www.timchristensenpottery.net.

Alison Dodd
Alison is a state juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen & a local artist who has worked with clay for over 20 years.  She received her BFA from Plymouth State University.  Alison has found herself in the clay studio more than she imagined since she has begun teaching at the Littleton Studio School & is very excited to be sharing her knowledge and expertise with others.  

Lilias Ide
Lilias received her BFA at Alfred University.  She throws and hand-builds functional and non-functional work, but prefers to concentrate on hand-built sculpture.  She has shown and sold her work across the United States.  Presently, she is the Clay Studio Coordinator at the Littleton Studio School. 

Maureen Mills
Maureen took her first ceramics class while completing a BA in Chemistry & immediately knew she would always have clay in her life. In 1987 she received her Masters Degree and has been a potter since.  She is a former board member and juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and is also on the Board of Studio Potter Magazine.  She is currently  chair of the ceramics department at the NH Institute of Art in Manchester.  She produces slip decorated work for a community wood firing in Massachusetts.  Maureen is the author of "Surface Design for Ceramics."
 More information
about Maureen, go to
 www.sliptrail.com.

Stephanie Morris 
Stephanie received her BFA from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford.  She is currently a ceramics & art teacher at Woodsville High School.  She works on the wheel & hand-builds to achieve textured functional pieces. 
















































Master Potter
Otto Heino


Otto Heino photo

Otto will visit the Littleton Gallery and Studio School on Thursday, May 14th. 


At 94, Otto is still an active potter at his studio in Ojai, CA.  A member of the League since the 1940's, Otto has been an enthusiastic supporter of craft education (he got his own start in pottery through a League class), and particularly of our efforts to get the Littleton Studio School underway.  He donated a pottery wheel from his own studio and we are very proud to have him here to demonstate it
in person. 
Stay tuned for updates, but save the date to see this very special craftsman at work. 


















Multi-Media Instructors
Jane Balshaw
Textile Artist/Colorist
Jane is a state juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen and is known for her use of color and unique design sense in her quilted textile art. She brings a life long love of sewing and an education in Interior & Fashion Design, emphasizing studies in Color Theory. 
She is a fourth generation artist. 
The Triadic Color Theory System©, is a method she uses extensively in the creation of her textile art and has taught to artists, quilters and cosmetologists alike. 
For more information
on Jane, go to 
www.QuiltedArt.com.  

Carolyn Buttolph
Rug Hooking
Carolyn is a juried member of two fine crafts galleries in Vermont, studied art at Middlebury College and the Rhode Island School of Design.  Her pictorial work combines a narrative quality and a strong interest in color.  She participates in the internationally recognized annual hooked rug exhibition at the Shelburne Museum
in Vermont, and is a member of the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild and the Northeast Kingdom Rug Hooking Guild. 
For more information on Carolyn, go to
www.redhouserugs.com.

Lynn Haust
Glass Fusion
Lynn has a BA in Art History and a Masters in Education.  She has been teaching creativity to children and adults in New Hampshire for many years.  She has been learning about and melting glass for 15 years.  She received Kay Eastman Scholarship to study hot glass in Portland, Oregon.  She has also studied glass at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine. 

Kristine Lingle
Paper Arts
Kristine has a BFA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.  She has been an artist & instructor in Virginia, Massachusetts, & most recently in Bethlehem.  She currently works and volunteers at WREN.  She has frequent exhibitions in the Bethlehem & Littleton area. 


Carol Pires
Basket Maker
Carol has been making baskets for over 20 years.  She is passionate about basket making and sharing her skills.  Carol has taught all over the country and is the owner of the Basket Weaver shop in Lisbon, NH. 


Ray Bliss Rich
Sumi-e Painter
& Paper Making

Ray has Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees.  He has lectured/demonstrated in seven states and two provinces; including demonstrations for the Hood Museum and the Martha Stewart Living TV show.   He has painted sumi-e since 1980 and is a state juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen for paper making. 
For more information
on Ray, go to

www.sumi-art.com.
 





















































































































 


Kids Class Instructors
Lauren Anderson
Artist & Instructor
Lauren has enjoyed arts and crafts since her Play-Dough days!! She is currently working on a degree in education so that she can teach art classes at any level! Lauren tries to get kid's involved with the world around them, especially the environment, by using art forms that reduce, recycle, and reuse!

Lynn Haust
Glass Fusion
Lynn has a BA in Art History and a Masters in Education.  She has been teaching creativity to children and adults in New Hampshire for many years.  She received Kay Eastman Scholarship to study hot glass in Portland, Oregon.  She has also studied glass at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine.  She has been learning about and melting glass for 15 years.

Stephanie Morris 
Clay Artist
Stephanie received her BFA from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford.  She is currently a ceramics & art teacher at Woodsville High School.  She works on the wheel & hand-builds to achieve textured functional pieces. 

Cecily Yarosh
Local Potter
Cecily started taking pottery classes in high school.  She now has a home studio and sells her work at the Littleton Farmer's Market.  She teaches a third grade hand-building course & works at Lakeway Elementary's after-school program.






































































































































Special Request


PLEASE SIGN UP FOR CLASSES EARLY!

Don't wait until the day before. 

We often need to let our instructors know a full week ahead whether we have the minimum of students to run the class. 


THANK YOU!!
The Littleton Studio School wants to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their interest in the studio and those who have already taken classes since we opened last September. 

We would also like to thank everyone who participated in our Valentines Day Festival of Love & Chocolate Fundraiser.  We appreciate those who donated their time and baked their favorite chocolate treats and everyone who attended to support this fund raising effort.  We are especially glad that many community members took the time to view the studios for the first time and hope you will feel inspired to try a class. 

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Jewelry Classes
JEWELRY WORKSHOPS
*  All jewelry classes have a student maximum of six &
an age minimum of 18 years unless otherwise noted. 


Soldering BasicsJoy Raskin Soldering Basics
Joy Raskin
Saturday:  April 18
From: 10AM - 4PM
Joy will teach the basics of silver soldering and how to use a torch. Students will start by learning how to put together and use a basic soldering torch setup.  Students will learn the various types of solder and brazing rods used in jewelry making. Students will learn a variety of soldering joints, how to use jigs for difficult joints, the basics of flux, tools and much more will all be covered. If you want to learn how to solder, use a torch, or brush up your skills; this is the workshop for you. 
  

Tuition Fee:  $75
Estimated Materials Fee:  $20


Soldering Chains
Joy Raskin Gold Soldering chains
Joy Raskin
Sunday:  April 19
From:  10AM - 4PM
Joy helps students explore the flexible art of chain-making.  Students will solder links to create dazzling chains.  Chain styles include basic cable chain with variations, twisted link chains, linking chains, simple loop in loop chains, and more.   Tips on soldering large rings with glass or gem beads right on the rings will be given.   This workshop is great for learning assembly line soldering.   Copper, brass and sterling wire and some sheet will be provided.   

Tuition Fee:  $75
Estimated Materials Fee:  $30-50


Bezel Making

Casey Pike
Wednesdays: May 6 &13
From:  6-9 PM
Casey will instruct students on the fabrication of a sterling silver and copper semi-precious stone pendant.  Students will learn sawing, filing, bezel making, stone setting and finishing processes to create a pendant of their own design.  A variety of stones will be available for purchase from the instructor.  Students are encouraged to bring design ideas to class.
No previous experience necessary.

Tuition Fee:  $75
Estimated Materials Fee:  $30+ (pending stone)

Making Simple Metal Beads

Kerstin Nichols
Sunday:  May 17
From:  10AM - 6PM
Kerstin teaches students how to take the "flat" out of sheet metal using interesting and simple ways to add dimension to their jewelry. Working in copper, students will use techniques such as embossing & decorative punching to add custom textures.  Learn to dome & solder (or cold connect) the pieces together to complete personalized beads. 
No previous experience necessary.

Tuition Fee:  $80
Estimated Materials Fee:  $20 (silver available)


Wire Chains
Joy Raskin Wire Chains
Joy Raskin
Saturday:  June 13
From:  10AM - 4PM
Joy teaches students how to make chains using just wire, a few hand tools, and imagination. Chain styles include Egyptian spiral, Viking (knitted), wire-wrapped links with beads, and basic links. Using 14g. to 26g. round wire, students will wrap, bend, knit, hammer, spiral their way to make samples and a final complete chain; ready to be worn.
No previous experience necessary. 

Tuition Fee:  $75
Estimated materials fee:  $35


Spoons
Kids Class Girl Artist
Joy Raskin
Sunday:  June 14
From:  10AM - 4PM
Joy will show students that making their own spoon is fun and easier than you may think.  Using thick wire & sheet metal, students will cut out a round or oval disc & dome it to make a spoon bowl.  Either a wire or sheet metal handle will be created to solder to the spoon bowl.  Brass, copper & sterling sheet and wire will be provided for purchase.  No previous experience necessary. 

Tuition Fee:  $75
Estimated Materials Fee: $6-$25 depending on stone choice


ON-GOING JEWELRY CLASSES

Jewelry 1
Jean Matray
Fridays:  April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8 & 15
From:  10AM - 1PM
Jean teaches the fundamentals of metalsmithing in this class.  It focuses on soldering, sawing, piercing, forming, filing, fitting & texturing metal using stamps & hammers.  Students will learn various techniques for finishing metalwork, manually & using a flex shaft.  These techniques will be applied to specific jewelry projects.  Metal-shop safety will be discussed.  
No previous experience necessary.  

Tuition Fee:  $165
Estimated Materials Fee:  $45


Guided Open Session

Jean Matray
Mondays:  May 18,  June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
From:  10AM - 1PM
Jean meets weekly with students to work independently on their projects.  She will work with students individually on design & technical issues.  New topics of interest will be suggested for the group to learn as a whole, including bezel setting, complex soldering, hinges, moving parts, cold connections & etching.  The group will select topics they would like to explore together.  Students are encouraged to discuss projects and learn from one another as well as from the instructor.  
Prerequisite:  Jewelry I or equivalent

Tuition Fee:  $165

Jean Matray Jewelry

JEWELRY OPEN STUDIO
Dates & times: variable

This time is available for students to work on projects independently.  A monitor will be available to over-see the studio & to answer questions. Students will be responsible for providing their own materials, but may utilize the tools, soldering materials, and finishing materials to work on your projects. 

The prerequisite is that you must have had Jewelry I and one course of Guided Open Session.  Dates and times are posted and available at the studio school.  Additional Open Studio sessions may be scheduled depending on studio availability.  Sign up for e-mail blasts to receive last minute information. 

You may pay as you go or pre-purchase 10 hours for $40.  You may use your pre-paid hours during any posted open studio time.

Fee: $5 per hour or $40 for 10 hours*

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Clay Classes
CLAY WORKSHOPS
*All clay classes have a student maximum of 6 &
an age minimum of 12 years unless otherwise noted. 


Throwing the Perfect FormTim Christensen
Tim Christensen
Saturday & Sunday: 
April 18 &19
From: 10 AM - 4 PM
Tim will facilitate students' exploration of the fine points of perfecting forms.  We will start throwing on the wheel while envisioning forms, progress to wet trimming on the wheel, then work with a rasp, card, and knife to finish and perfect our forms. 
There will be discussions around form theory, history, and ample discussion of all things clay.
Throwing experience necessary.  

Tuition Fee:  $120      
Estimated Materials Fee:  $35


Burnin' Pots - A Raku Workshop

Jeff BrownJeff Brown Raku
Saturday:  May 2
From:  10 AM - 5 PM
Jeff will guide students in glazing & firing Raku pottery and sculpture.  He will provide a clear crackle glaze & two flashing copper luster glazes along with the recipes for these glazes.  As the pieces become dry, the portable raku firing will begin and continue until all firings are complete.  Bring the following to class:  bisque fired pieces to be glazed and fired, your favorite glaze brushes, & the following protective clothing:  work gloves, a hat &/or face shield, & long sleeve cotton top.
 
Tuition Fee:  $120
Estimated Materials Fee:  all included


Tile Making

Stephanie Morris Stephanie Morris
Saturday:  May 23
From:  9AM - 12PM    
Stephanie will instruct students on the logistics and tricks to making tiles of all kinds; a kitchen backsplash, trivets and more.  Surface decoration techniques such as carving and imprinting textures will add to the development of your creation.  

Tuition Fee:  $40
Estimated Materials Fee:  $15


From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Maureen Mills
Saturday:  June 27
From:  10 AM - 4 PM   
Maureen will help students develop their vision and voice by incorporating strong design elements in both form and surface.  Students will learn to see, interpret & apply the elements of design to their three dimensional work.  This author of "Surface Designs for Ceramics" will give demonstrations of wheel-working, surface techniques & more will be explored.  Students should bring several leather hard tiles or slabs as well as leather hard hand-built or wheel thrown forms on which to experiment. 

Tuition Fee:  $120
Estimated Materials Fee:  $5

Maureen Mills

ON-GOING CLAY CLASSES

Throwing Classes
Alison Dodd
4 Individual Six-week Sessions
A - Wednesdays:  April 01, 08, 15, 29, May 06, 13
            From:  9 AM - 12 PM  
B - Wednesdays:  May 20, 27, June 03, 10,17. 24
            From:  9 AM - 12 PM
C - Thursdays:  April 02, 09, 16, 30, May 07,14
                 From:  6-9 PM   
D - Thursdays:  May 21, 28, June 04, 11,18, 25
                 From:  6-9 PM
Alison supports students in these classes for all ability levels from beginners to those who want to further develop their wheel throwing skills. 

Tuition Fee: $120*

Alison Dodd Pot


Hand-building Class

Lilias Ide
2 Individual Four-week Sessions
April 01, 08, 15 & 22  OR  June 03, 10, 17 & 24
Wednesdays From:  6-9 PM 
Lilias will guide new and experienced hand-building students in this six-week session.  A  variety of hand-building techniques will be used to make bowls, platters, boxes or sculptural forms. 
No clay experience necessary. 

Tuition Fee:  $90*

Lilias Ide hand-built forms

CLAY OPEN STUDIO
  • Mon. 6-9 PM
  • Wed. 3-5 PM
  • Fri. 12-5 PM
This time is available for students to continue work on projects independently.  A monitor will be available to over-see the studio & to answer questions.  

You will be required to use our clay and glazes to ensure the security of our kiln.  The materials fee for clay will be student driven on an "as needed" basis. 
  
Additional Open Studio sessions may be scheduled depending on studio availability.  Sign up for e-mail blasts to receive last minute information. 

You may pay as you go or pre-purchase 10 hours for $40.  You may use your pre-paid hours during any posted open studio time.

Fee: $5 per hour or $40 for 10 hours*

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The usual estimated materials fee is
$35 for a 25 lb. Bag of clay which includes
the glazing and firing.  

$24 would purchase a tool kit.  
These prices are a standard and on an
 "as needed basis" unless otherwise noted.
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Multi-Media
WORKSHOP COURSES

Paste Paper Workshop
Kristine Lingle
Saturday & Sunday:  April 4 & 5
From 10AM - 12PM Saturday & from 12 - 3 PM Sunday

Kristine will show students how Kristine Lingle Paste Paper
to decorate paper with colorful
paste paints using a variety of tools.  Paste papers can then be used for collage, book covers, boxes and much more.  
In the first session, students will learn a variety of surface decoration techniques using paste paint to create a collection of beautiful papers.  In the second session, students will use their papers to cover a Japanese sewn book, create origami boxes, make a document pouch and to cover a mini-sketchbook. 

Tuition Fee:  $75
Estimated Materials Fee:  $5


Paper Making

Ray Bliss Rich
Saturday: May 2
From:  9AM - 12PM

Ray explains the various methods to create pulp followed by actual sheet formation.  Students will leave with the knowledge of how to create their own pulp, how to make a mold, and how to form sheets of paper.  Students will take home several sheets of their own paper.  All materials provided.

Tuition Fee:  $55   
Estimated Materials Fee: $10

Ray Bliss Orchid
Sumi-e Brush Painting
Ray Bliss Rich
Saturday: May 2
From:  1-4 PM

Ray will inform and instruct you on the Japanese brush painting called sumi-e.  This course will teach the painting of iris and orchids using the techniques of sumi-e.
No experience necessary.  All materials provided.  

Tuition Fee:  $55     
Estimated Materials Fee: $10



Fabric Surface Design

Jane BalshawJane Balshaw Essence of Blue
Saturday:  May 9
From 10 AM - 4PM

Jane will teach fabric painting & printing techniques to help you create lively, colorful fabrics which can later be used for your own projects.  No experience necessary.  
   

Tuition Fee:  $70
Estimated materials fee:  $10



Backpack Basket
Carol Pires Backpack
Carol Pires
Saturday & Sunday:  May 16 & 17
From:  9 AM - 3 PM

Carol will help you construct an adult sized backpack basket with canvas straps.  All supplies are included in tuition fee. 

Tuition Fee:  $200



Kiln Fired Glass

Lynn Haust
Tuesdays & Thursday:  June 2 & 4
From:  6-9 PM
Lynn Haust Kiln Fired Glass
Lynn will teach you how to create your own fused glass pendants using clear and opaque dichroic glass and watch the glass melt in the kiln.  Discover glass technology and skills, including cutting glass, kiln firing and all the information to get you started melting your own beautiful glass pieces!  
No experience necessary.  

Tuition Fee:  $80
Estimated Materials Fee:  $20 includes 2 sterling silver chains 



MULTI-MEDIA SERIES COURSES

Series courses are designed so a person may
take one, two, or all classes. 

A discount is given for those who register for the full series.


April Basket Series
Carol Pires
Series: Tuesdays: April 7, 14, & 28
From:  6-9PM

Tuition Fee:  $155 includes all materials
SAVE
$10

Carol Pires Melon
Class 1: Melon Basket - 8" w/variegated reed
    Tuesday April 7 from 6-9 PM
    Tuition Fee: $40 includes all materials




Carol Pires footed Market



Class 2:
Footed Market Basket - w/oak handle
    Tuesday April 14 from 6-9PM
    Tuition Fee: $60 includes all materials




Carol Pires New England Tote

Class 3:
New England Tote - canvas handles
    Tuesday April 28 from 6-9PM
    Tuition Fee:  $65 includes all materials



Rug Hooking Series

Carolyn Buttolph
Introduction to the art of rug hooking; the only original North American craft.  Elements include history, technique, fabric and design.  No experience is necessary.

  Carolyn Buttolph Detail

April Series: Thursdays: April 16, 23, & 30
        From:  9AM - 12PM
        Tuition Fee:  $100 - SAVE $20
        Estimated Materials Fee: $80 

   
May Series:  Tuesdays: May 5, 12, &19

        From:  6-9 PM
        Tuition Fee:  $100 - SAVE $20
        Estimated Materi
als Fee:  $80

Class 1:  Brief history of the craft & introduction to tools and materials.  With guidance, you will design, prepare, & create your own primitive hooked rug.  Bring a sketchpad & scissors.
    Dates: Thursday, April 16th from 9 AM - 12 PM
OR Tuesday, May 5th from 6-9 PM
Tuition Fee:  $40
 Estimated materials fee:  $20

Class 2:  Brief history of the craft & introduction to rug hooking technique.  Begin work on  a 10" x 10" or 12" x 12" wool hooked rug on a linen foundation from a  prepared kit of your choice.  Discussion of color and other design elements will contribute to the development of your design. 
    Dates:  Thursday, April 23rd from 9 AM - 12 PM
OR Tuesday, May 12th from 6-9 PM
Tuition Fee:  $40
Estimated materials fee:  up to $55

Class 3:  Explore various details of finishing your rug(s) and more hooking practice.  Discussion includes current trends in the craft.  Bring your hooking project & sewing scissors.
    Dates:  Thursday, April 30th from 9AM - 12 PM
OR Tuesday, May 19th from 6-9 PM
Tuition Fee:  $40
Estimated materials fee:  $5

Carolyn Buttolph Red Barn

June Basket Series

Carol Pires   
Series: Tuesdays: June 9, 16, & 23
From:  6-9PM

Tuition Fee:  $165 includes all materials
SAVE $10

Class 1: Doorknob Basket-collect goodies...in a handy spot
    Tuesday June 9 from 6-9 PM
    Tuition Fee: $40 includes all materials
Class 2: Krista's Oval-swing handle seagrass accent
    Tuesday June 16 from 6-9 PM
    Tuition Fee: $65 includes all materials
Class 3: Shoppers Market Basket-wood base swing handles
    Tuesday June 23 from 6-9 PM
    Tuition Fee: $70 includes all materials

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Kids' Classes
KIDS' WORKSHOPS

Tile Making For Kids

Stephanie Morris
Saturday:  April 11
9AM - 12PM  
 
Students will make tiles using surface decoration techniques such as carving and imprinting textures.  Possibilities include a single large tile design to a set of tiles.  Pieces can be picked up after they are bisque fired, glazed in a color of their choice & fired to completion.
 
Age: 10 +
Tuition Fee:  $40
Estimated Materials Fee:  $15


pinch pots

Hand-building With Clay

Cecily Yarosh
Sunday:  May 3
From:  10-11:45 AM

Cecily will teach hand-building techniques and the children will then apply them to a project of their choice.  Pinch pots & slab rolling, scoring & slipping, greenware & bisque-ware and more will be covered.  Pieces can be picked up after they are bisque fired, glazed in a color of their choice and fired to completion.  

Ages:  7+
Tuition Fee:  $25  
Estimated Materials Fee: $10


Kiln Fired Glass Sun-Catchers

Lynn HaustLynn Haust Stained Glass
Saturday:  May 30
From:  10 AM - 2PM

Lynn teaches students to create several glass sun-catchers by melting the brightly colored glass in a kiln.  Simple wire working skills will be covered to create a way to hang your pieces and the wire will be fused into the glass.  We will cover safety in regard to cutting glass and melting your pieces in a kiln. 
Bring a sack lunch. 

Ages 12 +
Tuition Fee:  $45
Estimated Materials Fee: $5


Pinch-pots with Parents

Cecily Yarosh
Sunday:  June 7
From: 1-2:45

Cecily will teach children (and their parent) to manipulate a lump of clay into an enduring and useable keepsake.  Together, a parent and their child will create accessory holders, pet dishes, tea cups or whatever develops in their imagination.  They will learn about the stages the clay goes through from beginning to finished product.  The pieces can be picked up after they are bisque fired, glazed in a color of the child's choice and fired to completion. 

Ages: 5+ with a parent
Tuition Fee:  $25   
Estimated Materials Fee: $10


 KIDS' SERIES COURSES

Nature Has It:
Earth-Friendly Arts and Crafts Experiences
Lauren Anderson
Tuesdays:  April 7, 14, , 21, 28 & May 5
From:  4-5:30 PM
girl artist
Sticks and stones; beast and bones; egg cartons and foams! Recycling centers beware! Create nature-inspired fun in this five week "Eco-Art" class that teaches young students about being earth-friendly and creative.

Class 1: Food Printing
Class 2: Milk Jug Flower Pot
Class 3: Weed Casting
Class 4: Basic Basket
Class 5: Homemade Paper Cards

Ages 4-8
Tuition Fee:  $75
Materials Fee: $10


Where Art Thou...Paintbrushes?
Lauren Anderson
Fridays:  May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5 &12
From: 5:30-8 PM
Kids Class Girl Artist
Michelangelo, watch out!  Kids create their own art gallery in this seven week class inspired by the greats! We'll smile more than the Mona Lisa as we talk about well-known artists, their artwork, and their technique. Then we'll make our own artwork reflecting the works of Rembrandt, Seurat, Kandinsky, Munch, Van Gogh, and da Vinci, and follow it up with an art show so that parents and friends can see all that we did in the class and maybe even learn a little something themselves!!

Class 1: Rembrandt - An Artist in His Studio
Class 2: Seurat - The Circus
Class 3: Kandinsky - Improvisation No. 26 (Rowing)
Class 4: Munch - The Scream
Class 5: Van Gogh - Sunflowers
Class 6: da Vinci - Mona Lisa
Gallery Opening:  Student work will be hung in the studio
gallery. Parents & friends are invited.  

Ages 7-12
Tuition Fee:  $150
Materials Fee: $20


Around the World in Five Days
Lauren Anderson
Tuesdays:  May 12, 19, 26, June 2 & 9
From: 4-5:30 PM
kids at gallery
In every class we'll discuss a different country, read a story about that place, and do an art project to represent it! We'll travel to Egypt to bring back ancient jewelry. A Kokeshi doll is a great "art"-ifact to bring from Japan. And though it's cold, Eskimos know how to laugh with this fun masking game. In Mexico we'll see the beautiful Huichol yarn art. We'll end our journey in India with the "eyes" of a peacock!

Class 1: Egypt - Egyptian Jewelry
Class 2: Japan - Kokeshi Dolls
Class 3: Alaska - Laughing Mask
Class 4: Central America - Huichol Yarn Art
Class 5: India - Peacock of India

Ages 4-8
Tuition Fee:  $75
Materials Fee: $15



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We hope you find several classes you are interested in taking this semester.  Please do your best to register early to ensure the success of the class(es).

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me either through our email at littleton.studio.school@gmail.com
or call me at the school at 603.444.1066. 


Sincerely,
 
Tina Gorman
Educational Coordinator
Littleton Studio School
Littleton Studio School
Registration Form


Name:          _____________________________________________________________
Address:      _____________________________________________________________
City:        __________________    State:    _____________    Zip:    __________
Phone:        ______________________        Email:    ___________________________   
If under 18, Age:  ________    Parent Signature:  __________________________________

1st Class Title:  _____________________________________    Tuition: ________________
Date(s) of Class:  ________________        Times:  ______________       
2nd Class Title: _____________________________________    Tuition: ________________
Date(s) of Class:  ________________        Times:  ______________       
3rd Class Title: _____________________________________    Tuition: ________________
Date(s) of Class:  ________________        Times:  ______________       
4th Class Title: _____________________________________    Tuition: ________________
Date(s) of Class:  ________________        Times:  ______________       
A 5% discount for League members will be offered for each Class:                  __________
If you need additional room for classes please attach an additional form. 
                            Total Tuition:    ___________

"Materials Fees'" are paid directly to the instructor at the end of the course.
Make your check payable to "Littleton Studio School." 
The "Returned Check Fee" is $25 if applicable.

Visa MC or American Express credit card payments is accepted with the addition of a 3% transaction fee:

Card #:  ________________________    Expiration Date: ________    3-digit code:  ______

You may either Mail or drop your registration form and payment at: 
Littleton Studio School, 21 Mill St., Littleton, NH   03561
Or call: 603-444-1066

  • Please sign up for classes early.  We often need to let our instructors know a full week ahead whether we have the minimum of students to run the class. 
  • Full tuition is due at the time of registration. 
  • Failure to make full payment may result in the loss of your place in the class. 
  • A full refund less a $25 registration fee will be given if you withdraw from a class at least seven days prior to the first day.   No refund will be given after that time. 
  • We reserve the right to cancel classes due to inadequate enrollment & other circumstances beyond our control. 
  • In the event of a cancellation a credit or full refund will be given. 

 
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