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Star Student/
Teacher Show
May 17–July 7

Glitzy Garage Sale
Donations Accepted
May 6–28

Supper & Film:
Beasts of the
Southern Wild
May 22, 6:00–9:00p

Mah Jong
May 22, 6:30–9:00p

Yoga
May 23, 9:30–11:00a
or 5:30–6:45p

Lunch & Learn: Facebook 101
June 5, Noon–1:00p

SoulCollage®: Your Community Cards
June 8, 9:00a–Noon

Children's Art Camp
June 10–13, 9:00a–Noon

Tween Camps
June 17–20, 9:00a–4:00p

Calendar of Events

Youth Programs at Womanspace

Children's Art Camp: Magical, Mysterious Mirrors
For ages 7–10. Children will be inspired, motivated and instructed to create their own inner world and outer world in sculpted forms, in pencil drawings, in experimental prints, in paintings, and in multi media collages. Fee includes snacks & materials.

Dorothy earned her BA at Alverno College, her MA in English Literature at Marquette University, and completed her MFA in Art at the University of Notre Dame. She has been a teacher of art, literature and the humanities since 1950.

Course #: JM12-14
Date: June 10, 11, 12, 13
Time: Monday–Thursday, 9:00a–Noon
Instructor: Dorothy Bock, MFA
Location: New Dimensions Studio
Regular Fee: $110
Members' Fee: $95
Register by June 6 Registration Policy

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Tween's Art Camp: Wonderous, Wordless Works of Art
For ages 10–14. A great variety of art disciplines will be offered to the tweens to explore and to learn skills. Drawing in contour and gesture will prepare students for creation of wood and wire sculptures, printmaking with linoleum blocks; stamps and press techniques will flow into watercolors of nature. Each student will be provided with a canvas to create an original with acrylics. Fee includes snacks & materials.

Course #: JM12-15
Date: June 17, 18, 19, 20
Time: Monday–Thursday, 9:00a–Noon
Instructor: Dorothy Bock, MFA
Location: New Dimensions Studio
Regular Fee: $110
Members' Fee: $95
Register by June 13 Registration Policy

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Tween's Afternoon Fun Camp
For ages 10–14. Send your “tweens” to morning art camp with a sack lunch for a supervised noon break and then let them spend the afternoon on our campus! Each afternoon will be filled with activities that spark the imagination and keep the body active. The theme for this afternoon fun camp is “International.”

Your tween will learn games from around the world that allow them to be active while learning the culture and history of different nations. They will be introduced to international snacks that will be fun to make and even more fun to eat! We will guide them in the playing of musical instruments not often found in music stores, such as the Daf Drum or Sitar and international crafts will offer them an outlet for creativity. Boredom is not an option during this fun-filled week at Womanspace! Fee includes snacks & materials.

Course #: JM12-16
Date: June 17, 18, 19, 20
Time: Monday–Thursday, 1:00–4:00p
Instructosr: Various presenters
Location: Womanspace campus
Regular Fee: $110
Members' Fee: $95
Register by June 13 Registration Policy

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Handbuilt Clay for Kids
Get ready for some fun working with clay! Explore different textures, shapes and ] possibilities for handbuilding with clay. Functional or non-functional pottery will be discussed as well as how to build and construct functional pieces. The first date will include at least three handbuilt pieces. Glazing will be completed during the second class and students can pick up completed pieces during open studio dates and times. Must attend both classes in order to complete the clay pieces made. (No makeup classes.)

Marnie Michels is an accomplished handbuilt and wheel thrown clay artist with over 20 years experience. She is a professor of graphic design, worked in the graphic design field for fifteen years, and has taught art and design at Rock Valley College.

Course #: JM12-17 (Ages 7–10)
Date: June 20, 27
Time: Thursdays, 10:30a–12:30p
Instructor: Marnie Michels
Location: New Dimensions Clay Studio
Regular Fee: $40
Members' Fee: $35
Register by June 17 Registration Policy

Course #: JM12-18 (Ages 10–14)
Date: July 11, 18
Time: Thursdays, 10:30a–12:30p
Instructor: Marnie Michels
Location: New Dimensions Clay Studio
Regular Fee: $40
Members' Fee: $35
Register by July 9 Registration Policy

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Fashion Camp 101
For ages 9–16. Class size is limited so enroll early! History, Design and Textiles will all figure into this Fashion Camp. Students will get hands on experience with fashion illustration techniques, including textiles and textile design (designing their own fabric). This 4 day fashion camp will be unique, fun and educational. Students will design their own mini clothing line, choose their color palette and create a textile design and much more. This class is a must for any girl or boy who has wanted to take their drawings or designs to the next level. Who knows. . .your child could be the next Runway star!

Maureen Gasek studied fashion at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and has a BS degree in Art. Maureen has worked as a graphic designer and agency director, teaches art and fashion design, and recently launched a new jewelry design company Abstract Adornments. Her paintings have raised over $5,000 at the Alzheimer’s Unforgettable Art Event, and she was a featured raffle artist at our own Escape Into Art Fundraiser 2012. Maureen exhibits in galleries and juried shows, receiving many awards, and her work is published in American Art Collector.

Course #: JM12-19
Date: August 5, 6, 7, 8
Time: Monday–Thursday, 9:00a–Noon
Instructor: Maureen Gasek
Location: New Dimensions Studio
Regular Fee: $130
Members' Fee: $120
Register by August 1 Registration Policy

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Cartoons & Caricatures
For ages 9–14. Join Maddie Witt for a fun morning learning the ins and outs of cartooning and caricatures.

Maddie Witt has been an art student at Womanspace since she was ten and often assisted Dorothy at summer art camps. She is a graduate of Auburn High School (CAPA & Renaissance) with many stage performances and art awards to her credit. Maddie is pursuing a double major in Art and English at Yale University. She has appeared at Bennie’s Cleaners offering caricatures during ArtScene, and is a cartoonist for the Yale Daily News.

Course #: JM12-20
Date: August 12
Time: Monday, 9:30a–Noon
Instructor: Maddie Witt
Location: New Dimensions Studio
Regular Fee: $25
Members' Fee: $20
Register by August 9 Registration Policy

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U-Journal
For ages 9–13. Take time to look at the whole you and create your own U-journal…just in time for the new school year! Bring in a binder, journal, notebook, or use one of ours, and decorate the cover with your own brand of decorating glitz. Some “bling” materials provided, but bring in personal photos or items, too. We will also have a pen for you to embellish as a companion to your creative U-journal.

Tracy Bonavia taught 4th grade in Naples, FL before moving closer to family. Tracy currently works at Alpine Bank, and is a member of our Board of Directors.

Carol Valaitis is a retired teacher and is at the helm of the Youth programs. She taught gifted students grade 2-6 for 20 years in Rockford, Batavia and Woodstock.

Course #: JM12-21
Date: August 17
Time: Saturday, 10:00–11:30a
Instructor: Tracy Bonavia & Carol Valaitis
Location: New Dimensions Studio
Regular Fee: $20
Members' Fee: $15
Register by August 15 Registration Policy

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