Forms

• Programs and Classes Registration Form - (PDF 28K)
• Summer 2010 Arts Scholarship Application - (PDF 120K)

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The following classes are available in the coming weeks. Please select from the links below or scroll down to view more information.

• Diggin' Clay
• Kids Take the Stage
• Fun with Paint
• Splash the Canvas
• Hip to be Square
• Adult Painting Workshop
• Summer 2009 Arts Scholarship Recipients
• Creative Arts Camp
• Best of Fulton County High School Art Show

Kids Take the Stage

 

Mondays February 22 and March 1, 8, and 15, from 4- 5 pm.

Kids ages 6-10.

Fee:  $35 per person

Instructor: Faith Steinke

Location:  Community Room, Archbold Community Library, Archbold Ohio.

Have a drama queen that’s just dying to take the stage?
Or a budding actor that just needs a little polishing?

Then enroll your little star in “Kids Take the Stage”, a drama program
designed to help kids learn the basics of theater through fun games
and workshops. Kids will learn how to work together as a cast and build
self-confidence for their next big audition. No prior theater experience is
necessary, but space is limited so sign up soon! The class is taught by
Faith (Knapp) Steinke of Bryan.

Class size is limited to 15 students to help insure that each participant receives plenty of instruction and assistance throughout the workshop. 

Register with the library online at www.archboldlibrary.org

For additional information about this class, contact us at: info@blackswamparts.com.

 

Fun With Paint

 

Thursdays, February 18, 25, March 4, 11 from 4- 5 pm.

Kids grades 1-4.

Fee:  $40 per person

Instructor:  Kellie Creighton

Location:  Scout Cabin, Ruihley Park, Archbold, Ohio

Class size is limited to 12 students to help insure that each participant receives plenty of instruction and assistance throughout the workshop. 

This class will introduce young artists to many different painting styles, including watercolor, stamping, and canvas painting, focusing on the styles of various famous artists.

To register for this workshop, print off and complete the “Registration form” and mail it, along with a check to: BSAC, P.O. Box 452, Archbold, Ohio 43502.

For additional information about this class, contact us at: info@blackswamparts.com.

 

Splash the Canvas

 

Saturdays February 27 and March 6 from 10 am-noon.

Kids grades 5-8.

Fee:  $40 per person

Instructor:  Barb Stuckey

Location:  Scout Cabin, Rhuiley Park, Archbold, Ohio

Class size is limited to 12 students to help insure that each participant receives plenty of instruction and assistance throughout the workshop.

This class will introduce young artists to many different painting styles, including watercolor, stamping, and canvas painting, focusing on the styles of various famous artists.

To register for this workshop, print off and complete the “Registration form” and mail it, along with a check to: BSAC, P.O. Box 452, Archbold, Ohio 43502.

For additional information about this class, contact us at: info@blackswamparts.com.

 

Hip to be Square

 

Saturdays, February 27 and March 13 from 10 am- noon.

Adults 16 and up.

Fee:  $25

Instructor: Laurie Dembicki

Location:  Community Room, Archbold Community Library, Archbold, Ohio

This class is an introduction to knitting and felting. You will learn to knit and purl in the round and make pretty little flowers to adorn your bag. The pattern is easy enough for the beginner and if you already know how to knit, it’s a great way to express your creativity with your choice of yarn color and embellishments.

Materials Needed: Finished Size: Approximately 13” wide, 10” tall
1 skein of color A (purse top & flowers) (approx. 220 yards total)
2 skeins of color B (purse bottom) (approx. 440 yards total)
***Yarn must be 100% Wool **** Suggested brands: Patons Classic Wool, Cascade 220, Lamb’s Pride
Optional - 1 skein Novelty yarn (fun fur works well but, use anything with texture that is not to bulky)
Size 13 US circular needles (24”)
Size 10 Straight needles – (to make flowers)
2 Stitch markers (two different colors)

Supplies can be found at:
Jo-Ann Fabrics – carries Patons Classic Wool Michaels – carries Patons Classic Wool
Yarn Cravin – Perrysburg, OH - www.yarncravin.com Carries Cascade 220 & Lamb’s Pride
Hobby Lobby – carries other brands

Felt Purse ClassClass size is limited to 12 students to help insure that each participant receives plenty of instruction and assistance throughout the workshop.

Register with the library online at www.archboldlibrary.org

For additional information about this class, contact us at: info@blackswamparts.com.

 

Adult Painting Workshop

 

Saturday, March 6 from 9 am until 4 pm ( lunch is on your own)

Adults 18 and up

Fee:

Instructor:  Kathy Funderburg

Location:   Fairlawn- Adult Living Multi-Purpose Room, Archbold, Ohio

( When traveling east on Lutz Road, enter at the 2nd driveway and continue around the main building to the stop sign.  Go right at the sign approximately 100 yards, park and enter at the Westhaven entrance.)

Supply list:

Small sketchbook ( size doesn't matter here!), pencils, kneaded eraser

2- 11 x 14, 10 x 12 canvas or canvas board

1- 8 oz or larger:  Modeling Paste (medium or heavy)  Sometimes called Moulding Paste ( This is not Gesso!  Joint compound won't work either!)

Large brushes at least 1", 1 should be square edge ( No whimpy, skinny detail brushes)

Gesso ( if you want)

Palette

Water container

Paper towels

Palette knife

Newspaper

Old Hair dryer if you have one ( or more)

Acrylic tube paint:

Need:  Cad Red (medium), Cad Yellow (medium) Pthalo or Ultamarine Blue, Paynes Gray, Yellow Ochre

Kind of optional:

Black, White

Optional:

Purple, Green, Orange, Burnt Amber, Burnt Sienna

Note:  Please... no pre-mixed "decor" paint bottles!!

To register for this workshop, print off and complete the “Registration form” and mail it, along with a check to: BSAC, P.O. Box 452, Archbold, Ohio 43502.

For additional information about this class, contact us at: info@blackswamparts.com.

 

Diggin' Clay

 

Saturdays, September 12 and 19 or October 12 and 24 from 10 am - 12 noon.

All kids and/or parents ages 7 and up ( Children under the age of nine must participate in the workshop with an adult).

Fee:  $40 per person or $60 for child and parent together.

Instructor:  Michelle McKinney

Location:  Glass Pieces Studio at 106 N. Lincoln, West Unity, Ohio.

During this workshop, we will try our hands at working on the potter's wheel, as well as creating some interesting projects through traditional hand-building techniques.  We will also have a chance to let the participants give their projects an extra special touch by trying various glazing methods. 

Class space is limited to eight to help insure that each participant receives plenty of instruction and assistance throughout the workshop. 

For more information about Glass Pieces Studio, check out the website: www.glasspieces.com

To register for this workshop, print off and complete the “Registration form” and mail it, along with a check to: BSAC, P.O. Box 452, Archbold, Ohio 43502.

For additional information about this class, contact us at: info@blackswamparts.com.

 

Summer 2009 Arts Scholarship Recipients

1. Zachary Shock, 11th grade, Tinora High School, BGSU Super Saxophone Camp
2. Michael Kazmierczak, 9th grade, Swanton High School, Wooster Music Camp
3. Kaylee Ehman, 11th grade, Evergreen High School, BGSU Brass Camp
4. Victoria Przybylski, 8th grade, Swanton, Wooster Music Camp
5. Jack Zamora, 10th grade, Delta High School, Computer Graphics Camp at Purdue University
6. Trevor Lantz, 12th grade, Pettisville High School, BGSU Recording Camp
7. Alicia Meyer, 9th grade, Tinora High School, Summer Musical Theatre Intensive
8. Collin O'Riordon, 9th grade, Swanton High School, Wooster Music Camp
9. Clara Beck, 8th grade, Pettisville, OCDA Children's Honors Choir at Otterbein College
10. Korben Rychener, 8th grade, Pettisville, OCDA Children's Honor Choir at Otterbein College
11. Trisha Cousino, 8th grade, Pettisville, OCDA Children's Honor Choir at Otterbein College
12. Ashlee Dietsch, 12th grade, Montpelier High School, Summer Flute/ Piano Lessons
13. Dillion VanSickle, 11th grade, Montpelier High School, Summer Voice Lessons
14. Ashley Altaffer, 10th grade, Montpelier High School, Summer Piano Lessons
15. Kristina Wheeler, 10th grade, Montpelier High School, Summer Flute Lessons
16. Chris Matthews, 12th grade, Pettisville High School, BGSU Recording Camp
17. Aubry Hagadom, 12th grade, Bryan High School, Vocal Arts Institute- Oklakoma City University
18. Elizabeth Coplin, 12th grade, Hicksville High School, Portfolio Camp- Kendall College of Art & Design

Creative Arts Camp

 

Save the date!

Archbold:

July 12-16, 2010, 9:00am- 12:30 pm

 

Bryan:

July 19-23,2010, 9:00am- 12:30 pm

 

Creative Arts Camp offers a high quality, process-centered arts experience which allows students to explore their creativitiy through a variety of arts rotations, including drama, music, and 2D and 3D art. 

Enrollment is limited.

Financial assistance is available.

For more information, contact us at 419-445-4704 or email us at info@blackswamparts.com. Registration forms available in forms and information on the right of this page.

 

Best of Fulton County High School Art Show

March 29- April 8, 2010 Northwest State Community College Atrium.

Awards night Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

2009 Award Winners:

Best of Show- The Rose by Laci Gautsche of Archbold H.S. ,oil pastel.

Award of Excellence- Still Life by Chelsea Schmucker of Pettisville H.S., hand-colored linocut

Award of Excellence- Country Tree by Emily Pole of Archbold H.S. watercolor.

Award of Excellence- The Boat by Jessica Short of Archbold H.S. acrylic painting.

Award of Excellence- St. Giles Church by Chi Breitner-Swienzu of Delta - ink drawing.

Honorable Mention for Delta H.S.- There is no Significance by Kayla Rowe, clay sculpture.

Honorable Mention for Wauseon- Butterfly in the Wind by Margarita Gonzalez pencil drawing.

Honorable Mention for Pettisville- For the Love of Nature by Bethany Iott, scratchboard.

Honorable Mention for Archbold- Lakeshore Sailboat by Grace Yoder, oil pastel.