Art & Photography School
of Colleen Cassidy

GOTTA HAVE IT FOR MOTHER’S DAY

AT THE FRONT PARKING LOT OF
ART SCHOOL & GALLERY OF COLLEEN CASSIDY
4613 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL
SARASOTA, FL 34231

FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
TO BE ANNOUNCED
11:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.

FUN, WHIMSICAL AND UNIQUE LARGE METAL SCULPTURES BY GOTTA HAVE IT AT GREAT PRICES! GREAT FOR YOUR MOM’S GARDEN AND HOME – YOU WILL JUST GOTTA HAVE IT!!

DIRECTIONS – ON 41 SOUTH JUST ONE LONG BLOCK NORTH OF PROCTOR ROAD. IN BETWEEN JAVA DAWG AND HONEY BAKED HAM. AT THE MULTI COLOR HISTORICAL VICTORIAN HOME. YOU CAN PARK IN THE HONEY BAKED HAM PARKING LOT. ANY QUESTION PLEASE CALL 941-724-6795.

Design the Life of Your Dreams
Thursday May 24th
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost $30.00 includes art supplies
Teacher – Joanne Healey

Use collage to clarify and design the life you dream about. No need to be an artist. Let go of what is practical and reasonable and connect emotionally to what excites you in life. Dream Big!!! Often jobs, family, friends and just life causes us to lose pieces of ourselves – well, Reclaim those lost pieces of yourself and get excited about a new future. Bring your own wine and snack.  Materials are supplied but we would encourage you to bring any personal items you wish to include in your collage.

Pastels with Panache
Wednesday, June 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Every 3rd Wednesday of each month
$30.00 per person, per night
Pastel supplies included  but we encourage you to bring any pastel supplies you have.
Wine and cheese complimentary

Join award-winning artist, Connie Christensen for an evening of painting, wine and fun!  Enjoy sipping fine wines while creating your own pastel masterpiece.   To reserve your space or for more info, please call 941-924-1200.

2012 KIDS SUMMER ART, COMPUTER, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP

AT  ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, COMPUTER SCHOOL OF COLLEEN CASSIDY
4613 South Tamiami  Trail                                           www.colleencassidy.com
Sarasota, FL 34231                                                   e-mail  colleen@colleencassidy.com
941-924-1200

FUN CAMPS IN ART, COMPUTER AND PHOTOGRAPHY

ART CAMPS FOR PRESCHOOL FOR AGES 4 -6 AND CHILDREN AGES 7 -12

COMPUTER CAMPS FOR AGES 8 -15

DIGITIAL PHOTOGRAPHY CAMPS FOR AGES  8 – 15

CAMP INSTRUCTORS ARE CERTIFIED K-12 ART, PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMPUTER TEACHERS

If your child is taking a morning and afternoon classes, then please prepare your child with a bag lunch and have them bring a reading book, computer game, drawing pad and pencils or outdoor game.  They will have some free time after they eat their lunch before starting the afternoon camp.

WEEKLY CAMP COST
10 hours (2 hours each day) Monday – Friday $150.00
20 hours  (4 hours each day) Monday – Friday $250.00
25 hours (5 hours each day)  Monday – Friday $300.00
40 hours (8 hours each day) Monday – Friday $400.00

All materials are included in the price.

GREAT NEWS FOR WORKING PARENTS – WE ARE OFFERING CAMPS FROM 8:00 A.M. TO  5:00 P.M . AND PRESCHOOL CAMP  WEEKLY FROM 10:00 AM- 12:00 NOON

COMPUTER CAMP @ COLLEEN CASSIDY’S

Ages 8- 15
Weekly starting June 5 – August 17
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost – $150.00 per week  - plus projects may be printed out in color for an additional $10 fee.
Campers can register for weekly or monthly

Is your child REALLY interested in playing on the computer? Would you like to channel screen time in a creative direction this summer? At Colleen Cassidy’s, we have set up a brand new summer schedule-where Digital meets Art: Computer Camp!  Teacher Elisabeth Rusling, an experienced Design and Visual Communications teacher, certified in Sarasota, has developed a series of fun digital projects meant to created on the computer, using Adobe Photoshop and Flash software.
Campers will design greeting cards, retouch old photos, draw animations and explore outrageous lettering styles.  Each project will be taught in simple-to-follow steps, but the final results will please and amaze you, and provide hours of fun and learning for your child.  Each student must bring their own laptop, notebook, pen and mouse. Digital cameras are good to bring, but are optional. A CD will be provided as part of the class, containing tutorials and reference material. Projects may be printed out in color for an additional $10 fee.

Digital Photography and Photoshop Lightroom Camp
Weekly of June 11  - August 3
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Cost – $150.00
Teacher – Larry Deamud
Ages 9 – 15
Campers can register for weekly or monthly
Digital Photography Camp– Are you just starting out or looking to learn more about your camera and what it can do for you?  We’ll cover everything from initial camera settings, portraits, action, pet, and abstract photography.  You’ll get to know your camera’s capabilities combined with specific shooting techniques – culminating in better photos.

Then we’ll develop our images in Photoshop LIGHTROOM. Lightroom is a photographer friendly virtual darkroom and transforms your good photos to great!  (Suitable for framing)

PRE SCHOOL  CAMP

Creative Craft Camp
Ages 4 -6
Monday – Friday
10:00 – 12:00 noon
Offered weekly
Cost – $150.00 per week
Teacher Tatiani Ticciati
Fun camp for ages 4 -6.    Learn and unfold your artistic imagination through painting, paper crafts, art games and more!   Enjoy songs, stories and outdoor activities in between creative projects.

ART CAMP FOR AGES 7 – 13

Jewelry Techniques Camp
Ages 7-12
Week of June 5-8 starting Tuesday
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Cost $120.00
Teacher Charlotte Smith
Discover numerous ways to create jewelry, using fabrics, oven bake clay, metals, wires, cords, fun foam, and specialty papers. Students will create beads, pendants, earrings, and pins with these materials, and will learn about emphasis, patterning, color coordination, and knot tying. All materials are included.

Color, Color Collage
Ages 7 -12
Week of June 5 -8
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Teacher – Joanne Healey
Cost $120.00
Learn about color, hues, shading, tones warm and cool, through collage.  Make collage of one color and whatever you associate with that color.  Play with the ideas color brings to mind, or make a rainbow of colors.

All Mixed Up
Week of June 11-15
Ages 7-12
8:00 am-10:00am
and/or 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
and/or 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Teacher Ali Lambert
Students will create works of art by combining paint, papers, and found objects to make expressive collages.

Animals in Art Camp
Ages 7-12
Week of June 11-15
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Teacher Charlotte Smith
This class focuses on animals in art, using a variety of media, including pencil, pen, paint, and assorted clays. Students will draw, color, and form animals. They will explore ways of creating textures such as fur, fins, scales, and feathers. All paints, brushes, papers, and clay will be provided.

The World Around Us Camp
Ages 7 -12
Week of June 11 -15
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Teacher – Connie Christensen
Have fun exploring and learning the principles of drawing and design while creatively expressing yourself in different media including pastel, collage, and paint.

Every Child is an Artist
Week of June 18-22
Ages 7-12
8:00 am-10:00 am
and/0r 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Teacher Ali Lambert
Students will discover how creative they really are by exploring many different mediums including watercolor, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil and more.

Drawing Design Camp
Ages 7-12
Week of June 18-22
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Teacher Charlotte Smith
This class focuses on composition, pattern, contrast, and line quality in drawing. Students will create images in pencil, pen, and chalk that intrigue the eye, and draw the viewer in. They will create an Escher piece, several Zentangles, and geometric/ organic abstracts. Their artwork can stand-alone or be used as cards, collages, or fabric designs. All supplies are included.

Watercolors
Week of June 18 – 22
1:00 to 3:00 p.m
Teacher  Colleen Cassidy
Teacher/Artist/Gallery Owner Ms. Colleen will lead you through creative watercolor techniques to discover the artist in you. Your unique talents will shine as you learn step-by-step in creating watercolor paintings.

“Butterflies, Lizards and Frogs, oh my!” Mosaic Camp
Week of June 18 – 22
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Teacher: Laurie Dunham
In this class we’ll be making beautiful mosaic creatures from the rainforest! These colorful creatures will be created using pieces of stained glass, bits of mirror and colorful glass nuggets. There will be an assortment of cut out butterflies, lizards, dragonflies and frogs for you to choose from. You’ll learn how to use all of the stained glass tools and techniques, and have fun getting “down and dirty” on grouting day!

Around the World
Week of June 25 -29
Ages 7-12
8:00  - 10:00 am
and/or 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Teacher Ali Lambert
This class will learn about the art made in various countries by recreating the bark paintings of the aboriginals or by making paper Molas like the Cuna Indians.

Relief Art
Ages 7-12
Week of June 25-29
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Teacher Charlotte Smith
Relief sculpture is a type of sculpture that hangs on the wall, with a flat back. Projects will include a clay nature relief, a plaque of painted geometric wood shapes, a radial design assemblage, and a foam construction. Artwork will be embellished with paint, markers, and pencils.

Painted Furniture and Floor Cloth Camp
Week of June 25 – 29
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Teacher  Colleen Cassidy
Have fun learning all the steps to create outstanding painted furniture and floor cloths.    You will be creative on designing your own step stool and floor cloth.

Fantasy & Sacred Art Playshop Camp
Week of June 25 – 29
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Teacher – Joanne Healey
Bring a picture of your favorite fantasy or fairy tale character, Sacred Goddess, Angel, Wizard or Dragon or choose one of ours.  Capture the magic by using mixed media/collage to create your very own expression of what is within you.  Enhance your creativity and imagination by learning the basics of composition, color, texture and shape.   Allow your Chosen Character to help guide your creativity, have fun experimenting and redesigning your character.  We will start with a basic outline of the character and build with mixed media.  Materials used will be watercolor, all types of papers, plastics, aluminum foil, and anything that feels right to use.  No experience necessary, just bring an open attitude and have fun.  Be sure to wear old clothes you do not mind tossing +/or a smock/oversized t-shirt or apron type garment to cover them.

Nature Walk
Ages 7-12
Week of July 2-6
8am-10am
10am-12pm
1pm-3pm
3pm-5pm
Teacher Ali Lambert
Nature is often an important source of inspiration. Things we see around us can be broken down and simplified into basic shapes making them easier to draw and paint.

Illustrate That
Week of July 9 – 13
Ages 7-12
8:00 – 10:00 am
and/or 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Teacher Ali Lambert
Class members will randomly select silly quotes and illustrate them in the medium of their choice and that just might be a horse of a different color!

Enchanted Summer Garden Mosaics
Week of July 9 – 13
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Cost: $150.00
Teacher Laurie Dunham
In this class we’ll be creating beautiful stained glass mosaics for the garden. I’ll bring an assortment of items to mosaic from birdhouses and gazing balls to hummingbirds, butterflies and “Welcome” signs You’ll learn how to use all the tools for scoring, cutting and breaking stained glass, and we’ll get “down and dirty” on grouting day!

Watercolors Camp
Week of July 9 – 13
1:00 to 3:00 p.m
Cost – $150.00
Teacher  Colleen Cassidy
Teacher/Artist/Gallery Owner Ms. Colleen will lead you through creative watercolor techniques to discover the artist in you. Your unique talents will shine as you learn step-by-step in creating watercolor paintings.

“Enchantment under the Sea” Mosaics Camp
Ages 7 -12
Week of July 9 – 13
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $150.00
Teacher: Laurie Dunham
Let your imagination go wild and dive deep into your creativity when you make these wonderfully colorful creatures and other things you’d find “under the sea”. In this exciting class we’ll be creating a variety of fun mosaics in the shapes of fanciful fish, mermaids, turtles, sharks, dolphins and seahorses using a rainbow of colored stained glass pieces, jewel colored glass cabochons and bits of mirror (for a bit of added sparkle!)

Animals in Art
Week of July 16-20
Ages 7-12
8:00am-10:00am
and/or 1:00 – 3:00 pm
and/or 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Teacher Ali Lambert
In this class students will learn about the animals of the rain forest and create a variety of paintings of these animals in their habitat.

Exploring Clays Camp
Ages 7-12
Week of July 16-20
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Teacher Charlotte Smith
Learn how to use and form different kinds of firing and non-firing clays as well as how to add textures and embellishments. Students will create a relief sculpture in firing clay, a three dimensional animal sculpture, finger puppets, and figure sculpture. Materials include all clays, the use of specialty tools and extruders, and embellishments.

The World Around Us
Week of July 16 -20
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Teacher – Connie Christensen
Have fun exploring and learning the principles of drawing and design while creatively expressing yourself in different media including pastel, collage, and paint.

Art Around the World
Week of July 23 – 27
Ages 7-12
8:00 – 10:00 am
or 3:00 pm-5:00pm
Teacher Ali Lambert
In this class we will travel around the world learning about different countries and recreating their art.

Optical Art in Acrylic
Ages 7-12
Week of July 23-27
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Teacher Charlotte Smith
This class explores the use of color in acrylic painting, with monochromatic designs, positive and negative images, complementary colors, and harmonious compositions. Our focus will be optical art, geometric and organic shapes, and patterns. Students will learn which brushes are best for certain effects. All paints, brushes, papers, and canvas will be provided.

Watercolors Camp
Week of July 23 – 27
1:00 to 3:00 p.m
Teacher  Colleen Cassidy
Teacher/Artist/Gallery Owner Ms. Colleen will lead you through creative watercolor techniques to discover the artist in you. Your unique talents will shine as you learn step-by-step in creating watercolor paintings.

Abstract Experimental Collage
Week of July 23 -27
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Teacher – Joanne Healey
Have fun letting your imagination rule your artwork.   Really let go, take risks, and see what comes out.  Grow through self-expression, and let loose what is inside of you.  We will use various media and supplies to encourage you to find your unique style and direction.  Experimentation is suggested and I will assist you in exploring design principles, color choices and contrasts, and texture alternatives.  You are invited to bring along any materials you may want to experiment with in your collage.

For the Birds
Week of July 30 – Aug 3
Ages 7-12
8:00 – 12:00 noon
and/or 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
and/or 3:00 pm-5:00pm
Teacher Ali Lambert
Have fun creating giant birds on canvas using paint, colored papers, cloth and feathers for a colorful collage.

Nature Alive Camp
Ages 7-12
Week of July 30-August 3
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Teacher Charlotte Smith
Students will gain a greater appreciation of the world around them as they focus on the shapes, colors, and textures of their environment. They will create an insect drawing, an encaustic nature scene, a landscape painting, a leaf print, and a floral paper sculpture. All materials and tools are provided.

“Bits and Pieces” Mosaic Frame Camp
Ages 7 – 12
Week of July 30 to August 3
1:00  to 3:00 p.m.
Teacher: Laurie Dunham
In this class we’ll be using bits and pieces of stained glass in a rainbow of colors to create a one of a kind mosaic frame. We’ll also add glass gems and bits of mirror for added sparkle. This is an easy class for beginners, as most of the cutting and breaking has already been done for you. You can create a geometric design with swirls and shapes or create your own unique design. You’ll learn how to use the glass cutters, nippers and breaker pliers, and also how to choose the right grout color to make your colors POP!

Animals in Art
Week of August 6 -10
Ages 7-12
8:00am-10:00am
and/or 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Teacher Ali Lambert
In this class students will learn about the animals of the rain forest and create a variety of paintings of these animals in their habitat

The Third Dimension Camp
Ages 7-12
Week of Aug. 6-10
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Teacher Charlotte Smith
Students will have an opportunity to use various media as they create three-dimensional art forms. Projects included are a ceramic wall plaque, a found object piece in the style of Louise Nevelson, fantasy animals using wood, a sculptural Styrofoam piece with the look of stone, and more! All materials are included.

Animal Collage
Week of August 6 – 10
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Teacher – Joanne Healey
Have fun using images of animals or one animal and create an exciting mixed media collage.  Bring along your favorite photos or pictures of animals you love and cherish or use what we provide.  Learn aspects composition, color, texture, light direction and design and find your connection with the media used along with the chosen animal figure(s).  Enhance your ability to see, by using various papers and media to sculpt an artistic rendition.

Every Child is an Artist
Week of August 11 – 15
Ages 7-12
8:00 am-10:00 am
and/or 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
and/or 1:00 – 3:00 pm
and/or 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Teacher Ali Lambert
Students will discover how creative they really are by exploring many different mediums including watercolor, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil and more.

Art & Photography School of Colleen Cassidy is proud to annouce a fun and exciting 2011 Fall classes for adults, teens and children.  Please visit the complete 2011 Fall schedule in the right hand column under pages.   Contact us at 924-1200 if you have any questions or like to register for any of the classes.

ALL CLASSES TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL AND CERTIFIED TEACHERS

Colleen Cassidy is  a Ringling School of Art and Design graduate. She received a degree in fine art in 1981. Since that time, Colleen has honed her craft, specializing in watercolor and painted furniture. She also began teaching her unique artistic outlook to students at various schools in the area. In 1995, she opened her own watercolor art school in Sarasota, where she teaches children and adults of all ages and skill levels. Her award-winning works have been exhibited at Florida West Coast Symphony Designer Showcase, American Society of Interior Designer Showcase, Art Center of Sarasota, Arts Day, Art Center of Sarasota and Longboat Key Center as well as various local art and gift galleries locally and nationally.

Charlotte Smith taught art in Sarasota County for 35 years, primarily on the elementary level, retiring from Pine View School for the Gifted in December 2005. Charlotte served twice as the President of Sarasota Art Education Association (SAEA) as well as other SAEA Board positions, and also worked as a County Art Consultant in 1996.

Larry Deamud is a certified Sarasota County teacher that teachs photography  in Venice.  He specializes in mastering camera techniques and developing techniques in Photoshop LIGHTROOM. Lightroom is a photographer friendly virtual darkroom and transforms your good photos to great!

Laurie Dunham is a self-taught mosaic artist, originally from Holland, MI, but I’ve lived in Sarasota for the past 47 years. I’ve taught many different crafts over the years, but when I discovered mosaics…That was it! I’ve taught mosaic classes since 2002. Two of my favorite mediums to mosaic with are stained glass, (due to the variety of beautiful colors and textures available) and tempered safety glass (because the clear, fractured glass acts as a “lens” to view the colorful surface below, and because it can conform to almost any shape!) I love to use lots of COLOR in my art work and enjoy inspiring others to tap into their creativity.

Connie Christensen  - Award-winning artist Connie Christensen graduated with honors from Ringling College of Art and Design, majoring in painting. Her artwork has sold internationally and appeared in national publications. Connie is accomplished in both traditional and digital mediums, and often intertwines the two. As a teacher with a lifelong passion for artistic expression, she openly shares her knowledge to inspire and assist her students in their own creative explorations. For examples of her work: www.christensenart.com

Joanne Healey is passionate about creativity and imagination and uses mixed media as way of to bring this out in everyone. Mixed media is very forgiving and allows endless possibilities of expression. Mistakes are easily corrected and pasted over. Your imagination can soar and your self-expression can experience freedom allowing you to experiment with the artist within. Don’t hold back, let it all go and see what comes out. I think you will be surprised and delighted.

Jimmy Peters – A black and white photograph strips away the literal presentation that color sometimes imposes allowing the viewer to concentrate on form, texture, subject, and the photographers’ intent.  In many cases this allows the viewer the freedom to make a more thoughtful interpretation. –Jimmy Peters

Liz Trostli-Rusling – an experienced professional graphic designer and teacher (www.etrostli.com)

Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Elisabeth Trostli moved to New York in 1961. She received her artistic education at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, majoring in Illustration and Education, attaining a BFA in ’72 degree and an MAE in ’76. Since 1981, Elisabeth Trostli has been a successful free-lance artist and designer, serving the advertising, stationery and giftware industries.
In her TROSTLI DESIGN Website, (www.etrostli.com) posts a catalogue of her original images: She combines her passion for tropical flora, antiques, travel and historical decorative arts in the creation of art /surface design.  The poster-sized digital collages blend antique paper scrap, exquisite hand-painted embellishments and digital magic in a format that is both decorative and meaningful.

In 2004, Elisabeth received teaching certification in Massachusetts. She created and taught a complete 3-year curriculum in Design and Visual Communications for students majoring in Graphic Design. In 2011, received teaching licensure from the State of Florida in Visual Arts.

She is eager to share her artistic vision and expertise in Digital Art, using state-of-the art Adobe Creative Suite. Her classes, workshops and individual instruction.PS. Elisabeth is fluent in German, Brazilian Portuguese – and English.

Gift Certificates are available at Painted Lady Gift Gallery

What a great gift!!   They can be used  for classes, gift items or framing

LOTS OF NEW  SPRING AND SUMMER  CLASSES AND MORE EVENING CLASSES

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE NEW CLASS SCHEDULES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE

WATERCOLOR, ACRYLIC, MOSAICS, POTTERY, BEAD MAKING, PAPER MAKING, JEWELRY DESIGN, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPH, TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY, ADOBE LIGHTROOM, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ……

SATURDAY AND AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES FOR KIDS AND TEENS

WATERCOLOR AND WINE NIGHT  –   First Thursday of every month  FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M.

PASTEL WITH PANACHE  - 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M.

ENJOY AND BE CREATIVE!!!

Please call Lisa at 924-1200 if you have any question or would like to register for classes.

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