By Staff
The Arts' Corner
On Exhibit
Through July 31 (Opening Reception July 13) in the Show Place Gallery, Dan Schwob Oils: Irresistible Paintable Buchanan, a collection of 20 original paintings of Buchanan. A noted painter from Mishawaka, Ind., Dan has traveled to many towns in the area and painted scenes from them. We are happy to be able to display them during this Sesquicentennial celebration year.
Through Aug. 10 (Opening Reception July 13) in the Shirley and Donald Roti Roti Gallery, Janine and Larry Horrigan: Forest to Furniture. Larry's hand-crafted furniture full of character and Janine's oils and pencil drawings combine to make this a "green" experience.
Wish List
WISH LIST: (1) Kiln shelves and stilts, any size; (2) Electric potter's wheels; (3) Bench grinder; (4) One gallon size, plastic ice cream buckets with lids, or similar containers; (5) More Volunteers n even three or four hours a month would be very helpful! Call the Center at 269-697-4005 and ask for Nancy Fehlner, our Volunteer Coordinator, for more information, or stop in and pick up a volunteer form.
Summer Classes
Call 269-697-4005 or email us at for more information.
Classes for Children
Drawing For Kids 7 – 12 years old. Carmen Thompson, Instructor. Mondays June 23, 30 July 7, 14. 3 – 4:30 p.m. $24 / $27. All materials provided.
Raku Fire Dragons 7 – 12 years old. Debbie Carew and Marie Remington, Instructors. Thursday July 24, 2-4 p.m. AND Saturday, July 26 (firing date) 8 a.m.-4 p.m. ADULT REQUIRED. $ 23 / $25. All materials provided.
Walk Through Raku Fund Raiser 7 – 100 Years Old Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Kiln Masters: Brooks Bouwkamp, Daniel Florey, Nana Maher, Nathan Reitz, Marie Remington. Saturday July 26, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. $25 for one pre-made piece, glazes and the firing. Additional pieces available for firing as priced.
Creating Creative Crafts 8 – 12 years old. Linda Canfield, Instructor. Tuesdays July 29 August 5, 12, 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. $32 / $36 All materials provided.
Magic Mud 7 – 12 years old. Ronda Lyden, Instructor. Saturdays August 2, 9, 16, 23. 9 – 11:30 a.m. $55 / $60. All materials provided.
Classes for Adults &Teens
Working From The Model Facilitators: Shirley Roti Roti, Tom Fehlner and Donna Brown. Wednesdays through Aug. 20. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $5 for each evening (pay as you go). Bring all of your own materials, drawing board and easel if portable.
Clay Studio Open only to students currently enrolled in a clay class. Studio Master: Daniel Florey. Sundays July 20, 27 August 3, 10. 1 – 4 p.m. No extra cost except if you need to buy more clay.
Evening Pottery Marie Remington, Instructor. Tues &Thurs July 17, 22, 24, 29. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $135 / $150. 25# of clay included in cost of class; additional clay may be purchased for $15/25# which includes the cost of glazes and firing. No outside clay, please. A change of shoes is required. A set of tools may be purchased during the first class for $16.
Memory Box Volunteers Facilitator: Darlene Clevenger. Sundays July 27, August 31. 1 – 4 p.m. No cost.
Ceramic Glaze Mixing Brooks Bouwkamp, Instructor. Wednesdays July 16, 23, 30. 2-5 p.m. $70 / $78. Notebooks and dust masks will be provided.
Intermediate And Advanced Handbuilt Tableware Brooks Bouwkamp, Instructor. Wednesdays July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6. 6 – 9 p.m. $87 / $95. 25# of clay included in cost of class; additional clay may be purchased for $15/25# which includes the cost of glazes and firing. No outside clay, please. A change of shoes is required. A set of tools may be purchased during the first class for $16.
Beginning Watercolors Mary Broccolo-Derr, Instructor. Tues &Thurs July 17, 22, 24, 29, 31. 10 a.m. – Noon. $64 / $72. A supplies list is available on our web site or call the center. Approx. cost: $50.
Morning Pottery Marie Remington, Instructor. Mon &Wed July 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 August 4, 6, 11, 13. 9 a.m. – Noon. $135 / $150. 25# of clay included in cost of class; additional clay may be purchased for $15/25# which includes the cost of glazes and firing. No outside clay, please. A change of shoes is required. A set of tools may be purchased during the first class for $16.
Walk Through Raku Fund Raiser. 7 – 100 Years Old Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Kiln Masters: Brooks Bouwkamp, Daniel Florey, Nana Maher, Nathan Reitz, Marie Remington Saturday July 26. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. $25 for one pre-made piece, glazes and the firing. Additional pieces available for firing as priced.
Throwing Demonstration By Yosuke Koizumi. All ages welcome. Saturday August 2. 1-4p.m. Free to all. RSVP to 269-697-4005 is requested so that we can plan the space. Donations appreciated.
Making A Slim Illustrated Book And A Drop Spine Box Eugenie Torgerson, Instructor. Sat &Sun August 9 and 10. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $75 / $83 . Materials: $35 worth of materials will be provided.
The Buchanan Art Center
HOURS: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Thursday until 7 p.m.; and 10a.m. through 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Stop in today for a visit and/or sign up to volunteer at 117 West Front Street in Buchanan (10 minutes from Niles, 25 minutes from South Bend, 30 minutes from New Buffalo and 35 minutes from St. Joseph/Benton Harbor). For more information on classes, galleries or gift shop, call 269-697-4005 or visit our web site at www.buchananartcenter.org. If you'd like to be added to our email list, please send your name and email address to marylister@buchananartcenter.org.