Ceramics PhotoDigital DesignThe Perplexing Perplexities of PlexiMondays, Jan. 7–March 4 (8 classes*)*No class Jan. 21, Jan. 28Teaching Artist: K. ShabazzOpen to: All Experience LevelsIt can be clear, colorful, smooth, and shatter resistant. Slide on up to the cozy digital studio and learn about the possibilities of acrylic. Create multidimensional works of art using lasers and this fascinating glass alternative.

The Littiest: Lit Lab III Tuesdays, Jan. 8–March 5 (9 classes*)*No class Jan. 29Teaching Artist: K. ShabazzOpen to: All Experience LevelsStart your new year off in the most lit studio on campus! Discover new creative possibilities using the tools and technology of the digital studio. Reawaken your imagination, invigorate your individuality, and explore innovation through digital art. 

Anime AppreciationWednesdays, Jan. 2–March 6 (10 classes) Teaching Artist: Jeff GuerreroOpen to: All Experience LevelsLearn how to take your drawings from the sketchpad to the digital realm using Adobe Photoshop. If you’re not the drawing type, you can still create awesome anime-themed projects like posters, buttons, keychains, and more. Interested in laser engraving? Wacom digital illustration tablets? We’ve got those, too!

Visionary Art in Photoshop Thursdays, Jan. 3–March 7 (10 classes)Teaching Artist: Jill WigginsOpen to: All Experience LevelsVisionary art—also called outsider art—is created by self-taught individuals who feel the need to make art. They often don’t even see themselves as artists. In this class, we will study visionary art and use Photoshop to create artwork inspired by these individuals. Learn all the basics of Photoshop plus some advanced techniques. If you like you can work with the Wacom Tablet to add your own brush strokes. Beginners are welcome!

Charmed by ClayMondays, Jan. 7–March 4 (8 classes*)*No class Jan. 21, Jan. 28Teaching Artist: Talon SmithOpen to: All Experience LevelsLet’s think about clay differently by using it to create one-of-a-kind jewelry.  You will have the opportunity to create functional fashion or wild wearables by using various types of clay bodies, glazes, and other materials. Because we will be working so small, we will produce a lot of work in this class.

Slapped up SlabsTuesdays, Jan. 8–March 5 (9 classes*)*No class Jan. 29Teaching Artist: Bryce HemingtonOpen to: All Experience LevelsWant to get into clay but don’t want to be bogged down in the potter’s wheel? We are going to be getting into the finer points of hand-building using the slab roller to make closed form jars, platters, and more in this class. Work with sheets of clay and custom templates to build objects that will surprise and delight.

Pots for PurposeWednesdays, Jan. 2–March 6 (10 classes) Teaching Artist: Talon SmithOpen to: All Experience LevelsOne in eight Allegheny County residents face hunger. Empty Bowls was created to help. Local artists—such as yourself—produce and donate bowls. At the annual Empty Bowls event, soup is served in these bowls, and the guests get to take one home. All proceeds from the event benefit Just Harvest and the Greater Community Food Bank.  You can create bowls on the potter’s wheel or by hand building.  

Studio PotteryThursdays, Jan. 3–March 7 (10 classes)Teaching Artist: Bryce HemingtonOpen to: All Experience LevelsLearn or continue to learn how to use the potter’s wheel. In this class, we are going to focus on how to get centered and become one with the wheel to make some pottery that you can really use. Make a statement with your mugs, bowls, and plates. If it’s on the wheel we can make it!

Mixed Media PortraitsMondays, Jan. 7—March 4 (8 classes*)*No class Jan. 21, Jan. 28Teaching Artist: Ceci EbitzOpen to: All Experience LevelsDevelop your portrait-drawing  skills while exploring different artistic mediums. We will play with  collage, painting, pastel, and more to create large-scale portraits. This class includes a Friday field trip to the Warhol Museum to see work by Devan Shimoyama, a Pittsburgh portrait artist.

Screen Printing Boot CampTuesdays, Jan. 8–March 5 (9 classes*)*No class Jan 29Teaching Artist: Ben PylesOpen to: All Experience LevelsHave a great idea for a T-shirt? Are you always doodling and want to learn a process to easily reproduce your work? Come learn how to screen print like the pros, using the same equipment professional shops use. This class will teach you everything you need to know about screen printing shirts, posters, and multi-colored prints.

Unbe-weave-able WeavingsWednesdays, Jan. 2–March 6 (10 classes) Teaching Artist: Ceci EbitzOpen to: All Experience LevelsWeaving is an ancient craft that is trending in the art world today. Learn how to make your own woven  and tufted textiles in this class. Learn the basics of weaving and latch-hooking then choose your favorite to produce a work of decorative or functional art.

Spotting U.F.O.’s: Underappreciated Found ObjectsThursdays, Jan. 3–March 7 (10 classes)Teaching Artist: Ben PylesOpen to: All Experience LevelsTurn trash into treasure with us in the Design Studio! In this class we will be going out to thrift stores to find paintings, magazines, and other items in order to create brand new mixed-media work! Draw funny faces on cowboys, add more arms to stuffed animals, or collage a masterpiece from old magazines. Your options are only limited to what you can dig up! So come thrifting with us, and see how much cool stuff you can make from other people’s junk.

Multimedia: PhotoMotionMondays, Jan. 7–March 4 (8 classes*)*No class Jan. 21, Jan. 28Teaching Artist: Rici BrockinsonOpen to: All Experience LevelsYou will explore capturing motion in photography!  We’ll visit various areas in Pittsburgh. You’ll learn lighting, composition, and editing by using digital SLR cameras, external flash, studio, and Photoshop. Not only will we photograph but we’ll create art pieces by printing your images. Let’s learn about imagery and create!

Mona Lisa PoseTuesdays, Jan 8 – Mar 5 (9 classes*)*No class Jan 29Teaching Artist: Rici BrockinsonOpen to: All Experience LevelsPortraiture has been a key way to show how light can create dramatic or subtle images, paintings, and drawings. You’ll explore how to control the light that we paint with by using studio lighting and the three basics in light design. This class will use different kind of film cameras: Pentax K1000 35mm and 4x5 film cameras will be used. You get the opportunity to use a professional dDarkroom and wet labs to process and print. The final project will be printing the images that you’ve taken.

Cornerstones of B&W PhotoWednesdays, Jan. 2–March 6 (10 classes) Teaching Artist: Germaine WatkinsOpen to: All Experience LevelsTake pride in making your own picture. Choose a camera: 35mm, 2 ¼ , or 4x5. You’ll get the opportunity to process your film and make your own prints in our darkroom. Learn the fundamentals in black-and-white film photography to create something exciting!

Again, My TownThursdays, Jan. 3–March 7 (10 classes)Teaching Artist: Germaine WatkinsOpen To: All Experience LevelsLiving in Pittsburgh there are many unique areas that not everyone may know about. Join the MCG photography instructors and visiting guest photographer Ken Neely to capture unique images that are relevant to you. This digital photography class will inspire you to look beyond what you see!

NextGen: iLabWednesdays, Jan. 2–March 6 (10 classes) NextGen:iLab is the first youth-led, social entrepreneurship incubator in Pennsylvania. Additional info on the back.

WINTER 2019 AFTER-SCHOOL

Enrollment is December 12 & 13After School @ Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild

Courses are offered at no cost to PPS students. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

After-school course enrollment is on December 12 and 13, 2018 from 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

There will be a yellow school bus at most PPS high schools going to MCG.

Public transit tickets will be provided to get home.

Pizza will be served on both days!

Bill Strickland founded Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild 50 years ago.

MCG Youth & Arts offers high school students of any background the opportunity to learn and refine their art skills in a safe and productive after-school environment.

MCG Youth and Arts admits students of any race, sex, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation,

gender identity, or gender expression.

Photography • 3D Printing • PotteryPainting • Screen Printing • Photoshop Laser Engraving • Drawing • And More!

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NextGen: iLabWednesdays, Jan. 2–March 6 (10 classes) Open To: All Experience LevelsHave you ever looked at Pittsburgh and the world and thought, “We can do better?” Do you think you have the ideas and passion that it takes to be a successful leader? Have you ever wished you could speak your truth to those in power? NextGen: iLab is the first youth-led, social entrepreneurship incubator in Pennsylvania and we are building a movement of students who are developing the necessary skills and connections to transform Pittsburgh and beyond. Let’s make our voices heard while becoming successful social entrepreneurs and community leaders.

Questions?Brady Lanzendorfer

blanzendorfer@manchesterbidwell.org412-322-1773 Ext. 196

Fax 412-321-2120

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You will be introduced to MCG Youth & Arts, its teachers, and facilities. You must attend one of the two sessions to be eligible for admission, and you must complete all required forms and waivers.

www.mcgyouthandarts.org

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